DISSOLUTION OF K IN MOLTEN IRON AT HIGH-PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE

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ITO, E [1 ]
MOROOKA, K [1 ]
UJIKE, O [1 ]
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[1] TOYAMA UNIV, DEPT EARTH SCI, TOYAMA 930, JAPAN
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10.1029/93GL01538
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P [天文学、地球科学];
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Partitioning of K between molten iron and silicate melt was examined at about 26 GPa and 2600-degrees-C using a mixture of pure iron and natural microcline as the starting material. The dissolution of K in molten iron up to about 0.2 wt % was confirmed. The distribution coefficient of K between molten iron and silicate melt was about 3.8x10(-2) (atomic ratio). This value suggests the presence of 5 ppm K in the earth's core, yielding 3x10(10) W for the present day heat generation by K.
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