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The solar system is just one sample, though of course the most thoroughly studied sample, of cosmic chemistry. Some perspective on it can be gained from an overview of the chemical evolution of the Galaxy and Universe, how our knowledge of this evolution has developed, and what problems remain to be solved. The very long-range future, comparable with the age of the universe, is also potentially of interest.
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Trimble, V. (2002). Chemical Evolution Tomorrow. In: Manuel, O. (eds) Origin of Elements in the Solar System. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46927-8_15
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