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Cometary and interstellar dust grains: Analysis by ion microprobe mass spectrometry and other techniques

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A survey of microanalytical measurements on interplanetary dust particles (IDPs) and interstellar dust grains from primitive meteorites is presented. Ion microprobe mass spectrometry with its capability to determine isotopic compositions of many elements on a μm spatial scale has played a special role. Examples are measurements of H, N, and O isotopes and refrectory trace elements in IDPs, and C, N, Mg, and Si isotopes in interstellar silicon carbide grains, and C and N isotopes as well as H, N, Al and Si concentrations in interstellar graphite grams. Possible future instrumental developments are also outlined.

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Zinner, E. Cometary and interstellar dust grains: Analysis by ion microprobe mass spectrometry and other techniques. Space Sci Rev 56, 147–156 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00178404

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