The trace element composition of chondrule constituents: Implications for sample return methodologies and the chondrule silicate reservoir

Physics & Astronomy

• chondrule 100%
• trace elements 81%
• silicates 59%
• methodology 49%
• rims 48%
• inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry 30%
• secondary ion mass spectrometry 21%
• laser ablation 19%
• alkalies 19%
• computer assisted instruction 18%
• sample return missions 17%
• melting 15%
• silicon dioxide 15%
• chondrites 15%
• protoplanets 13%
• solar system 10%
• gases 10%
• chemical composition 9%
• rare earth elements 8%
• interactions 8%
• sensitivity 6%
• lasers 4%

Earth & Environmental Sciences

• chondrule 80%
• silicate 50%
• trace element 46%
• methodology 35%
• mass spectrometry 34%
• ablation 20%
• rare earth element 17%
• silica 16%
• laser method 16%
• plasma 15%
• laser 15%
• melt 14%
• planetesimal 14%
• ion 13%
• chondrite 10%
• solar system 10%
• gas 10%
• partial melting 9%
• analytical method 9%
• material 8%
• chemical composition 8%
• melting 7%
• method 2%