Properties of hydrous fluids and silicate melts at very high temperatures and pressures [ 2003-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Hugh O'Neill (Chief Investigator) ,  Joerg Hermann (Chief Investigator) ,  John Mavrogenes (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Richard Arculus (Chief Investigator) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description Properties of hydrous fluids and silicate melts at very high temperatures and pressures. High-temperature, high-pressure, water-rich fluids play a central role in many geological processes. However, these fluids are extremely difficult to characterise: although their effects are evident in many rocks, the fluids themselves are too reactive to be preserved. Here several novel techniques are described for studying the compositions and thermodynamic properties of hydrous fluids and silicate melts over a wide range of geologically relevant conditions. The results of this study will greatly improve the understanding of geological processes as widely diverse as volcanism, ore deposition and metamorphism.

Funding Amount $260,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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