Alkali Metallicity, Mineral Clouds, and Deep Atmospheric Variability on Jupiter

The bulk elemental abundances of Jupiter provide critical insights into its formation history and interior structure. Recent observations by the Juno Microwave Radiometer (MWR) reveal a deep Jovian atmosphere significantly depleted in electrons, implying an alkali metal (Na, K) abundance of 10 ^−1 –...

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Published in:	The Astrophysical Journal
Main Authors:	Xi Zhang, Jiheng Hu, Cheng Li, Quentin Williams
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IOP Publishing 2026-01-01
Subjects:	Planetary mineralogy Atmospheric clouds Astrochemistry Atmospheric composition Planetary atmospheres Jupiter
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ae4b33