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Area of Science:

  • Solid State Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • Disordered dense H2O ice (ice VII) exhibits complex structures.
  • Existing models include anti-ferroelectric (I41/amd) and ferroelectric (P42nm) phases.
  • Understanding these phases is crucial for describing ice VII.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel non-collinear ferroelectric phase of ice VIII.
  • To establish this phase as a key component for understanding disordered dense H2O ice.
  • To investigate its energetic relationship with other known ice phases.

Main Methods:

  • Crystallographic analysis to identify the Iba2 space group.
  • Enthalpy calculations for phase comparison.
  • Theoretical modeling of ice structures.

Main Results:

  • Identification of a non-collinear ferroelectric phase of ice VIII (space group Iba2).
  • The enthalpy of Iba2 ice is slightly higher than I41/amd and lower than P42nm.
  • The small energy differences suggest coexistence of phases at finite temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • The newly identified Iba2 phase is essential for a complete description of disordered dense H2O ice.
  • The coexistence of Iba2 and I41/amd phases can potentially explain previously observed experimental anomalies.
  • Further research into the stability and properties of these ice phases is warranted.