The effects of local strain on the crystal chemistry of solid solutions [ 2003-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Allan Pring (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Ray Withers (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Thomas Welberry (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Nobuo Ishizawa (Partner Investigator) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description The effects of local strain on the crystal chemistry of solid solutions. The concept of the solid solution, the substitution of one kind of atom for another in a crystal structure, is a central idea in both mineral sciences and solid state chemistry. Such atomic substitutions alter local crystal chemistry and hence always introduce strain into crystal lattices. In this project we aim to characterize this substitutional strain. Ultimately this should lead to a better understanding of the geological history of rocks, improvements in metal recovery from ores and to the design and synthesis of new materials.

Funding Amount $245,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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