The Viking life sciences experimental packages detected extraordinary chemical activity in the martian soil, probably the result of soil-surface chemistry. At least one very strong oxidant may exist in the martian soil. The electrochemical nature of the martian soil has figured prominently in discussions of future life sciences research on Mars. Putative oxidants in the martian soil may be responsible for the destruction of organic material to considerable depth, precluding the recovery of reducing material that may be relic of early biological forms. Also, there have been serious expressions of concern regarding the effect that soil oxidants may have on human health and safety. The concern here has centered on the possible irritation of the respiratory system due to dust carried into the martian habitat through the air locks.


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    Titel :

    Chemical reactivity of the Martian soil


    Beteiligte:
    Zent, A. P. (Autor:in) / Mckay, C. P. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1992-09-12


    Medientyp :

    Sonstige


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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