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GEOTHERMOMETRIE SOLUTIONS SOLIDES [1 record]

Record 1 2008-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Geochemistry
OBS

solid-solution geothermometry: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

OBS

Geological Thermometry (Geothermometry).- The amount of ionic substitution of one cation for another in a mineral can be a function of the temperature of formation of the mineral ... Certain minerals can be used as an indicator of temperature of formation of that mineral or a related assemblage of minerals - sphalerite, (Fe,Zn)S is an example of this in which the concentration of Fe is directly proportional to the temperature of formation ... Although (Fe,Zn)S is a solid solution, FeS and ZnS are not isomorphic.

OBS

geothermometry: Measurement of the temperatures at which geologic processes occur or occurred. Also known as geologic thermometry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Thermodynamique
  • Géochimie
OBS

géothermométrie des solutions solides : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

OBS

Cette propriété de substitution croissante avec la température fournit en principe un moyen intéressant de connaître la température à laquelle s'est formé un minéral naturel (thermométrie géologique).

Spanish

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