Martell, J. et al. (2024) Combined neutron and x-ray tomography—a versatile and non-destructive tool in planetary geosciences. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, 129(2), e2023JE008222. (doi: 10.1029/2023je008222)
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Abstract
With several upcoming sample return missions, such as the Mars Sample Return Campaign, non-destructive methods will be key to maximizing their scientific output. In this study, we demonstrate that the combination of neutron and X-ray tomography provides an important tool for the characterization of such valuable samples. These methods allow quantitative analyses of internal sample features and also provide a guide for further destructive analyses with little to no sample treatment, which maintains sample integrity, including minimizing the risk of potential contamination. Here, we present and review the results from four case studies of terrestrial impactites and meteorites along with their analytical setup. Using combined X-ray and neutron tomography, a Ni-Fe silicide spherule, that is, projectile material, was located within a Libyan Desert Glass sample and the distribution of hydrous phases was pinpointed in selected impactite samples from the Chicxulub IODP-ICDP Expedition 364 drill core and the Luizi impact structure, as well as in the Miller Range 03346 Martian meteorite.
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| Additional Information: | This work was supported by the Royal Physiographic Society of Lund Grant 40957 (J.M.), the Swedish Research Council Grants 2021‐03836, 621‐2012‐4504 (C.A.) ,and 2017–06388, 2022–04255 (S.A.). L.D. thanks STFC Grant ST/T002328/1 and ST/W001128/1 for support. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Daly, Dr Luke |
| Authors: | Martell, J., Alwmark, C., Woracek, R., Alwmark, S., Hall, S., Ferrière, L., Daly, L., Koch, C. B., Hektor, J., Johansson, S., Helfen, L., Tengattini, A., and Mannes, D. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 2169-9097 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2169-9100 |
| Published Online: | 13 February 2024 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2024 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 129(2):e2023JE008222 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons license |
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