The thermal conductivity of the Earth's core and implications for its thermal and compositional evolution
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2020-12-23 |
| Journal | National Science Review |
| Authors | Kenji Ohta, Kei Hirose |
| Institutions | Tokyo Institute of Technology, Life Science Institute |
| Citations | 7 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāAbstract Determining the thermal conductivity of iron alloys at high pressures and temperatures are essential for understanding the thermal history and dynamics of the Earthās metallic cores. The authors summarize relevant high-pressure experiments using a diamond-anvil cell and discuss implications of high core conductivity for its thermal and compositional evolution.