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   We propose to observe two coronal X-ray sources identified with super-
   metal-rich (SMR) late-type stars, in order to search for any evidence
   of high metal abundances in the emitting plasma. This program, started
   in AO5, has already yielded positive results for at least one of the
   two targets already observed by ASCA. Analysis of the X-ray spectra of
   these stars, whose photospheric abundances are well determined through
   high-resolution optical spectroscopy, will help to test current
   hypotheses about the link between photospheric and coronal plasma
   abundances. Moreover, the proposed observations provide the opportunity
   to study the properties of coronal emission in stars with
   characteristics quite different from the many active coronal sources
   observed by ASCA so far.
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