Nature, formation, and distribution of carbonates on Ceres.

The article presents a study which examines the nature, formation, and spatial distribution of carbonates on Ceres dwarf planet. It explores the variations in strength and position of infrared spectral absorptions to demonstrate the amount and composition of carbonates. It also shows the formation/exposure of carbonates on the surface of Ceres as geologically recent and ongoing dehydration to anhydrous form (Na2CO3).