Lunar Mare Simulant (LRS-M)
Maana Electric
The Lunar Mare Simulant (LRS-M) is a basic/standard simulant designed to replicate the basaltic material found in the Moon's maria, based on Apollo average maria samples.
Technical specifications
- Simulant name
- LRS Lunar Mare Simulant
- Simulant type
- Basic/Standard
- Reference material
- Apollo average maria samples
- Mean particle size
- 75 µm
- Particle size range
- <10 – 1400 µm
- Sio2 ref. min
- 37.60 [wt%]
- Sio2 ref. max
- 48.80 [wt%]
- Sio2 lrs-m
- 46.96 [wt%]
- Al2o3 ref. min
- 8.48 [wt%]
- Al2o3 ref. max
- 13.90 [wt%]
- Al2o3 lrs-m
- 15.65 [wt%]
- Feo ref. min
- 17.80 [wt%]
- Feo ref. max
- 22.50 [wt%]
- Feo lrs-m
- 9.92 [wt%]
- Mno ref. min
- 0.22 [wt%]
- Mno ref. max
- 0.29 [wt%]
- Mno lrs-m
- 0.15 [wt%]
- Mgo ref. min
- 5.95 [wt%]
- Mgo ref. max
- 11.60 [wt%]
- Mgo lrs-m
- 5.98 [wt%]
- Cao ref. min
- 9.42 [wt%]
- Cao ref. max
- 12.00 [wt%]
- Cao lrs-m
- 9.85 [wt%]
- Na2o ref. min
- 0.23 [wt%]
- Na2o ref. max
- 0.66 [wt%]
- Na2o lrs-m
- 3.43 [wt%]
- K2o ref. min
- 0.03 [wt%]
- K2o ref. max
- 0.29 [wt%]
- K2o lrs-m
- 1.50 [wt%]
- Tio2 ref. min
- 1.46 [wt%]
- Tio2 ref. max
- 12.10 [wt%]
- Tio2 lrs-m
- 1.94 [wt%]
- P2o5 ref. min
- 0.03 [wt%]
- P2o5 ref. max
- 0.18 [wt%]
- P2o5 lrs-m
- 0.52 [wt%]
- Anorthosite abundance
- 10 [wt%]
- Glass-rich basalt abundance
- 90 [wt%]
- Anorthite albite
- 36.42
- Pyroxene
- 18.45
- Olivine
- 4.32
- Alkali feldspar
- 12.24
- Other silicates
- 9.09
- Others
- 19.48
- Cr
- 0.0723 [wt%]
- Mn
- 0.0943 [wt%]
- Co
- 0.0061 [wt%]
- Ni
- 0.0238 [wt%]
- Zn
- 0.0055 [wt%]
- As
- 0.0003 [wt%]
- Rb
- 0.0027 [wt%]
- Sr
- 0.0574 [wt%]
- Zr
- 0.0170 [wt%]
- Nb
- 0.0059 [wt%]
- Mo
- 0.0012 [wt%]
- Ba
- 0.0315 [wt%]
- W
- 0.0002 [wt%]
- Hg
- 0.0002 [wt%]
- Ta
- 0.0029 [wt%]
- Tl
- 0.0001 [wt%]
About
The Lunar Mare Simulant (LRS-M) is a meticulously formulated material engineered to mimic the regolith found in the Moon’s maria. These lunar plains are predominantly composed of basaltic material resulting from ancient volcanic activity, characterized by their richness in iron (Fe) and titanium (Ti), making them prime locations for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) applications. The LRS-M is classified as a basic/standard simulant, with its composition and properties derived from average samples collected during the Apollo missions. It features a mean particle size of 75 µm, with a particle size range spanning from less than 10 µm to 1400 µm. The simulant’s chemical composition is detailed across major oxides and trace elements, providing a comprehensive profile for research and development. Its mineralogy is primarily composed of glass-rich basalt (90%) and anorthosite (10%), with a further breakdown of specific minerals including anorthite albite, pyroxene, olivine, alkali feldspar, and other silicates. This detailed characterization ensures that the LRS-M provides a realistic analogue for testing lunar surface operations, equipment, and scientific experiments.
Documentation
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