Possible mantle phase transitions by the formation of SiO2 peroxides: Implications for mantle convection
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DOI: 10.1134/s1028334x17040171
Abstract: On the basis of quantum–chemical calculations of the linear to isomeric bent transition of the SiO2 molecule, it is suggested that the bent to linear transition of SiO2 forms can occur in melted mantle minerals… read more here.
Keywords: convection; phase transitions; transitions formation; mantle phase ... See more keywords