Watson, Jonathan S.; Pearson, Victoria K.; Gilmour, Iain and Sephton, Mark A.
(2003).
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/S0146-6380(02)00209-7 |
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Abstract
The free organic components of the Orgueil carbonaceous chondrite have been the subject of much controversy. Several proposals for their source have been put forward including extraterrestrial abiotic processes, extraterrestrial life and terrestrial contamination. In this study we have analysed the free components to assess their distribution and possible sources. Compounds suggestive of terrestrial contamination by essential plant oil derivatives are evident. Their distribution suggests a source such as cleaning products, disinfectant and air-freshener, where they are present in refined form. This study strongly highlights the need for extreme care when interpreting organic data from meteorites with long curational histories. Future meteorites falls and extraterrestrial sample returns should be stored so as to avoid being compromised by similar terrestrial substances.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| ISSN: | 0146-6380 |
| Extra Information: | Some of the symbols may not have transferred correctly into this bibliographic record. |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Science > Physical Sciences Science > Life, Health and Chemical Sciences |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR) |
| Item ID: | 5201 |
| Depositing User: | Users 6044 not found. |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Aug 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Dec 2010 19:53 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/5201 |
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