Nickel isotope insights into planet formation. This project aims to unravel the formation and differentiation of terrestrial planets, including Earth, the Moon, Mars, and asteroids, through high-preci

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Nickel isotope insights into planet formation. This project aims to unravel the formation and differentiation of terrestrial planets, including Earth, the Moon, Mars, and asteroids, through high-precision Nickel (Ni) isotope analyses. By leveraging the ⁶⁰Fe-⁶⁰Ni decay system, Ni nucleosynthetic anomalies, and stable isotope fractionation, the project will refine our understanding of planetary timing, origins, and volatile depletion, including water. These insights are crucial for planetary habitability, benefiting Australian planetary exploration, training future scientists, and advancing Ni isotope applications in mining and environmental studies.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 3703 - Geochemistry. Lead: Dr Ke Zhu