Natural diamond is formed approximately 120-200 km below the earth's surface under high pressure and high temperature

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Natural diamond is formed approximately 120-200 km below the earth's surface under high pressure and high temperature conditions. Assuming that the average density of the earth is 5500 kg/m3, use this information and the unary phase diagram for C (Figure 10-17) to calculate the range of the earth's geothermal gradient (rate of increase of temperature with depth). Estimate the pressure below the earth's surface as ρgh where ρ is density, g is gravity, and h is depth. 10 kbar = 109 Pa.
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Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering

ISBN: 978-1111576851

3rd edition

Authors: Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright

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