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Redox conditions of formation of Libyan Desert Glass

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OSTI ID:7334531
Electron Paramagnetic Measurements (EPR) at different temperatures were made on Libyan Desert Glass (LDG) samples, as received, and after X or ..gamma../sup -/ radiation. The thermally unstable centers Ti/sup 3 +/, E' and ''Al'', identified in the as received samples, were attributed to solarization and reproduced by X or ..gamma../sup -/ radiation. Other stable magnetic components attributed to chemical impurities were also identified and compared with those observed in Libyan Desert Sand samples. The results suggest that LDG was formed under oxidizing conditions.
Research Organization:
American Univ., Cairo (Egypt); Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
7334531
Report Number(s):
CONF-760929-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English