Abstract
AbstractThe 40Ar/39Ar ages of a group of Martian meteorites called shergottites are systematically older by about 25% or more than ages obtained using Sm–Nd and other radiometric dating methods. The older 40Ar/39Ar ages indicate the presence of 40Ar not derived in situ from the radiogenic decay of 40K. The ‘excess’ argon can be associated with several different components, including the Martian atmosphere and mantle. We discuss the sources of Ar in shergottites, and the methods used to separate and identify them.
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