
The high-pressure electronic structure of magnesiowustite (Mg, Fe)O: applications to the physics and chemistry of the lower mantle
Journal of Geophysical Research
By: David M. Sherman
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Abstract
The electronic structure of magnesiowustite is investigated using self-consistent field X?? scattered wave (SCF-X??-SW) molecular orbital calculations on (FeO6)10- and (FeMg12O14)2- clusters. Calculated one-electron transition energies are used to interpret the optical spectrum of (Mg, Fe)O. The results are applied to the electrical and thermal conductivity of the lower mantle. This is especially true if Fe2+ adopts the low-spin configuration. The geophysically significant properties of (Fe, Mg)O probably result from defect Fe3+. -from Author
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Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | The high-pressure electronic structure of magnesiowustite (Mg, Fe)O: applications to the physics and chemistry of the lower mantle |
Series title | Journal of Geophysical Research |
Volume | 96 |
Issue | B9 |
Year Published | 1991 |
Language | English |
Larger Work Type | Article |
Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
Larger Work Title | Journal of Geophysical Research |