Fluorescence and EPR can be used to measure the reactivity of lunar soil. Lunar soil is highly activated by grinding. Reactivity is dependent upon soil maturity and locale. Maturity is based on the amount of nanophase iron (np-Fe) in a soil relative to the total iron (FeO). Lunar soil activity ia a direct function of the amount of np-Fe present. Reactive soil can be "deactivated" by humid atmosphere.
Understanding the Reactivity of Lunar Dust for Future Lunar Missions
NASA Human Research Program Investigators'' Workshop ; 2010 ; Houston, TX, United States
2010-02-03
Conference paper
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English
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