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Title: Using stepped anvils to make even insulation layers in laser-heated diamond-anvil cell samples

Journal Article · · Review of Scientific Instruments
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4929667· OSTI ID:1336986
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  1. Yale Univ., New Haven, CT (United States). Dept. of Geology and Geophysics
  2. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Here, we describe a method to make even insulation layers for high-pressure laser-heated diamond-anvil cell samples using stepped anvils. Moreover, the method works for both single-sided and double-sided laser heating using solid or fluid insulation. The stepped anvils are used as matched pairs or paired with a flat culet anvil to make gasket insulation layers and not actually used at high pressures; thus, their longevity is ensured. We also compare the radial temperature gradients and Soret diffusion of iron between self-insulating samples and samples produced with stepped anvils and find that less pronounced Soret diffusion occurs in samples with even insulation layers produced by stepped anvils.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344; AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1336986
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-695619; RSINAK
Journal Information:
Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 86, Issue 9; ISSN 0034-6748
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 9 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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