The Earth's Core: Now With More Oxygen

Friday, January 11, 2013 - 04:31 in Physics & Chemistry

The Earth's core formed under more oxidizing condition's than previously believed, researchers have discovered through of series of laser-heated diamond anvil cell experiments at high pressure - 350,000 to 700,000 atmospheres of pressure - and temperatures - 5,120 to 7,460 degrees Fahrenheit. read more

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