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Zinc isotopes record lunar magmatic outgassing and surface processes in different Chang’e-5 samples

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Zinc isotope data from Chang’e-5 lunar basalt samples records early impact driven volatile depletion, whereas soil samples primarily record late-stage volcanic degassing, with only limited space-weathering modification.

Source: Communications Earth & Environment

DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-03215-6

Authors: Ziwei Wang, Haolan Tang, Yingnan Zhang, Frédéric Moynier, Ji Shen, Huimin Yu, Fang Huang, Liping Qin

Institutions: University of Science and Technology of China, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institut de physique du globe de Paris, Université Paris Cité

Language: English

Topic: Astro and Planetary Science

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,490

Funders: Tencent, China National Space Administration, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, H2020 European Research Council

Awards: Making Terrestrial Planets, G4176461094, G8054659262, G8384211167

OpenAlex ID: W7125097133

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