Experimental Petrology and Metallurgy

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Experimental petrology and metallurgy aims to determine the physical and chemical behaviour of condensed substances by experimental means. These experiments may involve a single phase or many phases, in one or more states, and may (or may not) involve high temperatures and pressures.

This book aims to describe the history of experimental petrology and metallurgy, the apparatus involved, preparation and analytical techniques, and specific information related to performing experiments at various facilities worldwide. Anyone is welcome to contribute their knowledge.

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Experimental Petrology and Metallurgy

Contents

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History

Concepts

Apparatus

Starting Materials

Analytical techniques

Experimental facilities