Modal Recombination with Density Correction
Channel: Dominik Hezel
Date: 2023-04-12

The bulk element or isotope composition of a meteorite section or individual components in a section such as chondrules or CAIs can be calculated from the abundances and compositions of the individual phases – given these are known –, using modal recombination. It is then required to also correct for the various densities of the individual phases. This calculation is also used for mass-balances.