| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10701626 | Icarus | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Titan's lakes and seas are modeled as methane-ethane-nitrogen systems and the densities of the liquid and solid phases are calculated. ⺠For some compositions and temperatures, ice formed from freezing will float. ⺠Considering reasonable porosities in the solid phase broadens the conditions that result in floating hydrocarbon ices. ⺠For a restricted range of compositions, the lakes and seas can simultaneously have ice that floats and sinks.
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Authors
Jason D. Hofgartner, Jonathan I. Lunine,