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X-ray diffraction study of elemental erbium to 70 GPa

Journal Article · · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PHYSREVB.72.2· OSTI ID:20787743
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  1. High Pressure Science and Engineering Center, Department of Physics, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4002 (United States)

We have investigated phase transitions in elemental erbium in a diamond anvil cell (DAC) up to 70 GPa using angular-dispersive x-ray powder diffraction methods. We present evidence of a series of phase transitions that appear to follow the anticipated hcp{yields}Sm-type{yields}double hcp (dhcp){yields}distorted fcc sequence. In particular, we present evidence for the predicted dhcp{yields}distorted fcc transition above 63 GPa. Equation of state data are also presented up to 70 GPa.

OSTI ID:
20787743
Journal Information:
Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 21 Vol. 72; ISSN 1098-0121
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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