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New Applications of the 187Re-187Os and 190Pt-186Os Isotope Systems to the Study of Iron Meteorites

David L. Cook, R. J. Walker, M. F. Horan

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Re-187 - Os-187 and Pt-190 - Os-186 isotope systems are applied to dating evolved iron meteorites. The Re-Os systematics of some evolved irons may indicate late stage system closure. This conclusion appears to be supported by a young Pt-Os isochron age.

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Re-187 - Os-187 and Pt-190 - Os-186 isotope systems are applied to dating evolved iron meteorites. The Re-Os systematics of some evolved irons may indicate late stage system closure. This conclusion appears to be supported by a young Pt-Os isochron age.

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Re-187 - Os-187 and Pt-190 - Os-186 isotope systems are applied to dating evolved iron meteorites. The Re-Os systematics of some evolved irons may indicate late stage system closure. This conclusion appears to be supported by a young Pt-Os isochron age.

Key concepts: Isochron, Meteorite, Isotope, Geochemistry, Geology, Astrobiology, Physics, Nuclear physics

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