On the Phenomenon of Enrichment of Mars
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E.M. Galimov
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Article
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2000
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Elsevier Science
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English
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It is suggested that methane was the dominant carbon-bearing component of the primary atmosphere of Mars. In this atmosphere CO 2 , being a minor component, became enriched in 13 C due to isotopic exchange with methane. In the presence of water CO 2 was deposited as carbonate. Subsequently the metha