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Subject: Re: What about radiation
From: Gene Marlin <rmarlin@network-one.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 17:50:29 -0500
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(for example, Al-26, Be-10, etc.).  By determining the amounts
> of these isotopes in a meteorite, the terrestrial age (time since it
> fell) and/or space exposure conditions (eg, size) can be determined.
> However, the concentrations of these radioactive isotopes is very low.
> george flynn

Again, that's why 'new' meteorites are rushed to labs, the isotopes used
for study have very short half-lives.

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Re: What about radiation

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Re: What about radiation

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