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  • High-pressure physics
  • Planetary science

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  • Earth's outer core is a liquid alloy of iron and nickel.
  • Its density is significantly lower than pure iron, indicating the presence of light elements.
  • Seismological data provides constraints on the outer core's composition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the identity and proportion of light elements in Earth's outer core.
  • To compare experimental data with seismological observations.

Main Methods:

  • Performing shock-wave experiments on a model Fe-Ni-Si system composition.
  • Measuring sound velocity at simulated outer core conditions.
  • Comparing experimental results with seismological density and sound velocity data.

Main Results:

  • Sound velocity measurements of the Fe-Ni-Si system at outer core conditions were obtained.
  • The best estimate for outer core light elements is ~6 wt% Si, ~2 wt% S, and ~1-2.5 wt% O.
  • This composition aligns with seismological, geochemical, and early core formation models.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed light element composition (Si, S, O) reconciles experimental findings with seismological constraints.
  • This research aids in refining models of Earth's thermal structure and core formation history.