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Integrals over the observed spectrum of interstellar extinction to 9 μm−1 are related to known laboratory properties of specific compounds. Using Lα hydrogen densities and cosmic abundance ratios, many suggested grain materials can be eliminated.
Work partially supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Grant NGL 05-003-272 and the National Science Foundation Grant GP30424X.
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Chiao, R.Y., Feldman, M.J., Parrish, P.T. (1973). A Kramers-Kronig Analysis of Interstellar Extinction. In: Greenberg, J.M., Van De Hulst, H.C. (eds) Interstellar Dust and Related Topics. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 52. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2664-2_8
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