Deciphering the early Solar System chronology and planetary chemistry using isotope systematics of meteoritic zircon [ 2010-02-01 - 2014-01-13 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by) ,  Dr Tsuyoshi Iizuka (Postdoctoral Fellow) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description Deciphering the early Solar System chronology and planetary chemistry using isotope systematics of meteoritic zircon. This project addresses the early evolution of our Solar System that is one of the most important questions in Earth and Planetary sciences. It will use Australia's meteorites and innovative analytical techniques developed in Australia. High impact scientific results produced in this project will be to the national benefit in terms of international recognition of our unique capability in this high profile and competitive research field. Furthermore, by providing new constraints on the initial state of geochemical evolution of the terrestrial planets, this work will further our knowledge of the subsequent evolution of the Earth's mantle and crust, leading to better models for Australian continent development and its deep-Earth resources.

Funding Amount $325,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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