Abundances for Small Magellanic Cloud

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Recent studies indicate that the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) has low metallicities, with iron abundance around [Fe/H]~-0.6 dex. The relative abundances of elements are well-documented, though absolute abundances remain uncertain due to challenges in obtaining HI data. Key references for ISM abundances include Welty et al. (2001) and Venn (1999), which provide valuable insights into elemental compositions. These papers can serve as a starting point for further research on SMC abundances. Accessing cited works may yield additional relevant data.
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Hi all,

Does anyone know if there is a recent table of the abundances of elements in the Small Magellanic Cloud.

Thanks all
 
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The metallicities are fairly low, with [Fe/H]~-0.6 dex or so. The relative abundances in that paper are really good, the absolute ones are somewhat more uncertain as HI is hard to get. Start there, maybe check who has referenced it and go from there.. .

ISM abundances in the SMC from the HST
Welty et al., 2001, ApJ, 554, 75
 
See also Venn 1999, "A-Type Supergiant Abundances in the Small Magellanic Cloud: Probes of Evolution", references therein and citations to the paper.
 
THANK YOU! Very helpful
 
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