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Electrical conductivity of the Earth's lower mantle

Conductivity measurements on samples with compositions approximating that of the lower mantle, at pressures of 1.2 to 40 Gpa and temperatures in the range of 20 to 400 degrees C are discussed. Results agree with those of previous studies.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1993-12, Vol.366 (6454), p.453-455
Main Authors: Shankland, T. J, Peyronneau, J, Poirier, J.-P
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Language:English
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Summary:Conductivity measurements on samples with compositions approximating that of the lower mantle, at pressures of 1.2 to 40 Gpa and temperatures in the range of 20 to 400 degrees C are discussed. Results agree with those of previous studies.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/366453a0