Ultrahigh-pressure disordered eight-coordinated phase of Mg2GeO4: Analogue for super-Earth mantles [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]

In this study, we have investigated magnesium germanate to 275 GPa and over 2,000 K using a laser-heated diamond anvil cell combined with in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and density functional theory...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - February 14, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Rajkrishna Dutta, Sally June Tracy, R. E. Cohen, Francesca Miozzi, Kai Luo, Jing Yang, Pamela C. Burnley, Dean Smith, Yue Meng, Stella Chariton, Vitali B. Prakapenka, Thomas S. Duffy Tags: Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Physical Sciences Source Type: research