Order parameter coupling in leucite: A calorimetric study

Helen Newton, Stuart A. Hayward*, Simon A.T. Redfern

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Abstract

The thermal anomalies associated with the Ia3d → I41/acd → I41/a transition sequence of phase transitions in leucite have been studied by differential scanning calorimetry and interpreted with Landau theory. Both transitions are close to the tricritical point. The coupling between the two transitions is biquadratic, and reduces the stability of the I41/a phase.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11-16
Number of pages6
JournalPhysics and Chemistry of Minerals
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Geochemistry and Petrology

Keywords

  • Calorimetry
  • Leucite
  • Phase transitions

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