Microbial D/H fractionation in extraterrestrial materials: application to micrometeorites and Mars

Blackhurst, R. L.; Genge, M. J. and Grady, Monica (2004). Microbial D/H fractionation in extraterrestrial materials: application to micrometeorites and Mars. In: 35th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 15-19 Mar 2004, Houston, Texas, USA.

URL: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2004/pdf/1584...

Abstract

High D/H terrestrial alteration of micrometeorites is described and suggested to be a result of microbial isotopic fractionation by methanogens. Applications to other planetary materials, including martian meteorites, are also considered.

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