How well can Pb isotopes date core formation?

Balz S. Kamber () and Jan D. Kramers
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Balz S. Kamber: Laurentian University
Jan D. Kramers: University of Bern

Nature, 2006, vol. 444, issue 7115, E1-E2

Abstract: Abstract Arising from: B. J. Wood & A. N. Halliday Nature 437, 1345–1348 (2005); Wood & Halliday reply Timescale and the physics of planetary core formation are essential constraints for models of Earth's accretion and early differentiation. Wood and Halliday1 use the apparent mismatch in core-formation dates determined from tungsten (W) and lead (Pb) chrono-meters to argue for a two-stage core formation, involving an early phase of metal segregation followed by a protracted episode of sulphide melt addition. However, we show here that crust–;mantle Pb isotope systematics do not require diachronous core formation. Our observations indicate that very early (≤ 35 Myr) core formation and planet accretion remain the most plausible scenario.

Date: 2006
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