A model for the formation of the Earth's core

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dc.contributor.advisorClark, Howard C.en_US
dc.creatorWalraven, Daviden_US
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:18:20Zen_US
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:18:20Zen_US
dc.date.issued1976en_US
dc.description.abstractA computer model was developed to investigate the formation of the core by the sinking of iron spheres in a silicate matrix. The model was evaluated for two different initial temperature distributions for three different iron sphere masses. It was found that core formation would be substantially complete within 2 million years since the onset of the process. An early formation of the core, producing subsequent degassing of the mantle, is consistent with presently available geologic data.en_US
dc.format.digitalOriginreformatted digitalen_US
dc.format.extent71 ppen_US
dc.identifier.callnoThesis Geol. 1976 Walravenen_US
dc.identifier.citationWalraven, David. "A model for the formation of the Earth's core." (1976) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104172">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104172</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.digitalRICE1799en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104172en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.titleA model for the formation of the Earth's coreen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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thesis.degree.departmentEarth Scienceen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciencesen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Artsen_US
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