Combined in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and ultrasonic interferometry study of ε-FeSi at high pressure
Authors:
Matthew L. Whitaker ab;
Wei Liu b;
Qiong Liu b;
Liping Wang b;
Baosheng Li b
| Affiliations: | a Department of Geosciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA |
| b Mineral Physics Institute, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA |
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10.1080/08957950802246480
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Abstract
Ultrasonic interferometry was used in combination with synchrotron X-radiation to determine the compressional and shear wave velocities and unit-cell volumes of ε-FeSi (cubic B20 structure) at room temperature and pressures up to ∼12 GPa. The data collected during compression are compared with those collected during decompression after heating to release stress within the sample cell. By fitting all of the decompression unit-cell volume and sound velocity data to third-order finite-strain equations, we obtain the adiabatic zero-pressure bulk and shear moduli and their first pressure derivatives: KS0=169.3 (8) GPa, G0=116.3 (4) GPa, K'S0=6.5(3), G'0=3.0(1). The bulk modulus obtained from this study is in good agreement with those of some previous experimental studies, but significantly lower than those obtained by first-principle calculations. This study presents the first direct measurement on the shear properties of this phase.
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| Keywords: mineral physics; ultrasonic interferometry; equation of state; iron silicide; elastic properties |
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