Evidence for the extraterrestrial origin of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the Martian meteorite ALH84001.
Possible sources of terrestrial contamination are considered for the observation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Martian meteorite ALH84001. Contamination is concluded to be negligible.
Clemett
S J
SJ
Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, California 94305-5080, USA.
Dulay
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Gillette
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Chillier
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Mahajan
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Zare
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D000327:Adsorption; D000864:Antarctic Regions; D002254:Carbonates; D005118:Extraterrestrial Environment / Q000737:chemistry*; D018535:Mars; D019110:Meteoroids; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis*; D012996:Solutions
D002254:Carbonates; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; D012996:Solutions