Compound-specific isotope analysis of the organic constituents in carbonaceous chondrites

Authors
Sephton, MA Gilmour, I
Citation
Ma. Sephton et I. Gilmour, Compound-specific isotope analysis of the organic constituents in carbonaceous chondrites, MASS SPECTR, 20(3), 2001, pp. 111-120
Citations number
42
Categorie Soggetti
Spectroscopy /Instrumentation/Analytical Sciences
Journal title
MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS
ISSN journal
02777037 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
111 - 120
Database
ISI
SICI code
0277-7037(200105/06)20:3<111:CIAOTO>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The carbonaceous chondrite meteorites contain evidence of the formation of the solar system, part of which is present within organic matter. In recent years, compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) has been useful in deciph ering this complex record. The current published data set provides an insig ht into the source environments and reaction mechanisms that have contribut ed to the final state of the organic constituents in carbonaceous chondrite s. This review summarises the CSIA data and related key, interpretations. ( C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.