Nuclear Systematics Part IV. Neutron-Capture Cross Sections and Solar Abundance

Author

Oliver Manuel, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Marcel Pleess
Yashmeet Singh
William A. Myers

Abstract

The abundance pattern of s-process nuclides confirms severe mass separation in the Sun and in the parent star that gave birth to the Solar System. The most abundant elements in the interior of the Sun are Fe, Ni, O, Si and S. These five, even-Z elements with high nuclear stability comprize the bulk material of ordinary meteorites and rocky planets close to the Sun. The Sun and other stars operate as giant, magnetic mass-separators that selectively move lightweight elements, and the lighter mass isotopes of each element, to the surface.

Recommended Citation

O. Manuel et al., "Nuclear Systematics Part IV. Neutron-Capture Cross Sections and Solar Abundance," Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, vol. 266, pp. 159 - 163, Springer Verlag, Nov 2005.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-005-0887-2

Department(s)

Chemistry

Sponsor(s)

Foundation for Chemical Research

Keywords and Phrases

Element; Iron; Isotope; Nickel; Oxygen; Silicon; Sulfur; Astronomy; Magnetism; Molecular Weight; Review; Sun

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0236-5731

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2005 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Nov 2005