Two-site multi-cation ordering-disordering in minerals: An alternative kinetic model.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Lian-Kun Sha; Chappell, Bruce W.
- Source
- American Mineralogist. Jul/Aug96, Vol. 81 Issue 7/8, p881. 10p. 7 Graphs.
- Subject
- *MINERALS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0003-004X
Presents an alternative kinetic model for multi-cation ordering-disordering in minerals with two nonequivalent sites. Formula of a two-site, multicomponent solid-solution mineral; Critical temperature of complete disorder; Inversion of kinetic coefficients; Equilibrium state of cation ordering-disordering.