Thermal properties of lanthanides and actinides at high pressure
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: Sch of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
The project will involve performing experiments to test how different actinides and lanthanides behave as temperatures are increased in the high pressure regime - roughly up to 1Mbar. One of the goals will be to improve the phase diagrams of the particular elements tested. There has been little research done on elements at this end of the periodic table, and so doing this will improve and help complete our knowledge of the behaviours of materials at extreme conditions.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Malcolm McMahon (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Sarah Finnegan (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/R511912/1 | 01/10/2017 | 31/12/2022 | |||
| 1944858 | Studentship | EP/R511912/1 | 01/09/2017 | 31/08/2021 | Sarah Finnegan |
| Description | The change in structure of atoms within the lanthanides at ultra-high pressures has been mapped to pressures up to 300 GPa. |
| Exploitation Route | The project behind the funding will support the work within the topic of lanthanide superhydrides - a topic which has expanded massively in interest and, thus, funding. Furthermore, this work is also supported by AWE, who focus on scientific research that contribute to the defence of the United Kingdom. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Security and Diplomacy |
| URL | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah_Finnegan9 |