The volumetric properties of silicate liquids: Dilatometric and spectroscopic studies

have developed a high-temperature volume dilatometer for the precise measurement of thermal expansion of silicate liquids at high temperature. This device uses liquid tin to transmit volume changes to a series of electrical contacts. Measurements can be carried out from 250;I have studied the effect of temperature on the bonding and dynamical processes in MgO using high-temperature ;I have studied the structural role of magnesium in silicate liquids using high-T NMR. Magnesium is a constituent of natural silicate liquids, and there is evidence that Mg may occupy different coordination environments in the liquid. The...