Table 4 Results from the modelling for scenario 2 considering that the water in the LMO before the late addition had undergone significant H2 degassing.

From: An asteroidal origin for water in the Moon

Main CC Type

Max. H 2 O in LMO before late accretion (p.p.m.) *

Max. % H 2 O added by Oort comets

Max. % H 2 O added by DEK comets

CI

3

2

0

CM

9

7

3

CO

17

15

6

CV

11

9

4

  1. LMO, lunar magma ocean; max., maximum.
  2. *Assuming a BSM of ∼100 p.p.m. H2O.
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