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The elemental analysis consistently pointed to materials composed mainly of carbon, oxygen, calcium, and titanium. The fusion of carbon into oxygen creates stable titanium oxides, which are prominent in the crusts. The detection of small amounts of magnesium, silicon, and nitrogen further complicates the picture, suggesting multi-element fusion and reaction pathways.
Notably, some crusts demonstrated high percentages of copper, reaching nearly 70%, indicating copper's active participation in high-temperature fusion processes. These crusts resemble thick, layered structures with complex compositions, possibly formed during prolonged reactor operation and material cycling.