K-U ratio (Volcanology 🌋)

The K/U Ratio is the ratio of a slightly volatile element, potassium, to a highly refractory element, uranium. It is a useful way to measure the presence of volatile elements on planetary surfaces. The K/U ratio helps explain the evolution of the planetary system and the origin of Earth's Moon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-U_ratio

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K-U ratio (Volcanology 🌋)

The K/U Ratio is the ratio of a slightly volatile element, potassium, to a highly refractory element, uranium. It is a useful way to measure the presence of volatile elements on planetary surfaces. The K/U ratio helps explain the evolution of the planetary system and the origin of Earth's moon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-U_ratio

#KURatio #Origins #Petrology #Volcanology #Astrobiology #PlanetaryGeology