Thermoluminescence of Apollo 12 lunar samples

Earth and Planetary Science Letters
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Abstract

Thermoluminescence (TL) glow curve and decay characteristics of Apollo 12 fines and soil samples are similar to those from Apollo 11. Interpretation of the results from the core sample is difficult because of inadequate sample, spacing, but it appears that the part of the core below about 8 cm has been undisturbed for about 104 years whereas the part of the core above 10 cm may have been disturbed by recent surface activity. TL in the Apollo 12 samples is about twice that in the Apollo 11 samples, suggesting a lower mean daytime surface temperature of a few degrees at the Apollo 12 site.

    Publication type Article
    Publication Subtype Journal Article
    Title Thermoluminescence of Apollo 12 lunar samples
    Series title Earth and Planetary Science Letters
    DOI 10.1016/0012-821X(71)90042-2
    Volume 10
    Issue 3
    Year Published 1971
    Language English
    Publisher Elsevier
    Description 4 p.
    First page 357
    Last page 360
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