Figure 7
Evolution of the X-ray diffraction patterns of Pb with increasing temperature at P ≃ 55 GPa (λ = 0.4246 Å). The texture of the Pb sample evolves from a pure h.c.p. (a), via a coexistence region (b) to a b.c.c. structure (c). Finally, a diffuse halo (d) establishes the presence of molten Pb in the high-pressure chamber. (e) Integrated pattern before (T = 2551 K) and after the onset of melting (T ≥ 2974 K). |