Physics
Scientific paper
Apr 2008
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008georl..3507201c&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 35, Issue 7, CiteID L07201
Physics
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Geochemistry: Planetary Geochemistry (5405, 5410, 5704, 5709, 6005, 6008), Geomagnetism And Paleomagnetism: Core Processes (1213, 8115), Planetary Sciences: Solar System Objects: Mercury, Mineral Physics: High-Pressure Behavior
Scientific paper
We conducted multi-anvil experiments to investigate the melting behavior of the iron-sulfur system at moderate pressures. Our data reveal a positive departure from ideal solution behavior at 14 GPa, as indicated by the presence of two inflection points on the liquidus curve of iron-rich compositions. In contrast, the shape of the liquidus curve at 10 GPa is consistent with nearly ideal mixing between end-member components. Combined with existing data at lower pressures and above 20 GPa, our results suggest a negative liquidus temperature gradient under conditions found at shallow depths in Mercury's core. At the present time, the core is most likely precipitating solid iron in the form of snow, at a single depth or in two distinct zones. Formation and segregation of iron snow would alter the thermal and chemical state of the core and influence the origin and surface expression of the planet's magnetic field.>
Chen Bin
Hauck Steven A.
Li Jie
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