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Even though some minerals on the Moon contain oxygen, it doesn't mean the dust can't oxidize further when exposed to a gaseous atmosphere with high oxygen parti
by semi-extrinsic 6mo ago
Even though some minerals on the Moon contain oxygen, it doesn't mean the dust can't oxidize further when exposed to a gaseous atmosphere with high oxygen partial pressure.
- daveguy 6mo agoExactly this. Oxygen in minerals is very different than gaseous oxygen.
- nandomrumber 6mo agoThe dust is predominantly silicone dioxide (glass), which is notoriously stable / non-reactive.