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Title: Statistical mechanics of light elements at high pressure. III. Molecular hydrogen

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J., v. 181, no. 3, pp. 1031-1038
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/152109· OSTI ID:4419483

The high-pressure thermodynamic properties of a molecular hydrogen fluid are calculated in the classical domain using a Monte Carlo approach. A recent theoretical intermolecular potential of the exp -- 6 form which gives good agreement with low-pressure experimental data, and fair agreement with highpressure data, is used. Melting curves and adiabats with relevance to planetary models are calculated. A possible application of the theory of pressure-induced opacity in molecular hydrogen is noted. (auth)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas, Austin
NSA Number:
NSA-29-003299
OSTI ID:
4419483
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J., v. 181, no. 3, pp. 1031-1038, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English