X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy for diagnostics of 3D local atomic structure of geological materials

Antonina N. Kravtsova, Alexander V. Soldatov, Andrew Berry

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    Abstract

    X-ray absorption near-edge (XANES) spectroscopy is an effective modern tool that can provide unique information on local atomic structure (bond lengths and bond angles) of geological materials. To extract such information with high precision from experimental XANES spectra, advanced theoretical analysis based on supercomputer modeling is needed. XANES spectroscopy and computer modeling have been applied to investigate local atomic structure of some terrestrial and extraterrestrials geological materials. XANES identification of garnet from Taman peninsula has been done on the basis of “fingerprint” method. Local atomic structure of Ti-bearing forsterite and hibonite has been analyzed. Comparison of the experimental Ti K-XANES spectra with theoretical those calculated for different structural models obtained on the basis of density functional theory allowed to determine the local structure around titanium impurities in the minerals under study.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEducation and Accreditation in Geosciences; Environmental Legislation, Multilateral Relations And Funding Opportunities
    PublisherInternational Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference
    Pages711-718
    Number of pages8
    Edition11
    ISBN (Print)9786197408263
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    Event17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, SGEM 2017 - Albena, Bulgaria
    Duration: 29 Jun 20175 Jul 2017

    Publication series

    NameInternational Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM
    Number11
    Volume17
    ISSN (Print)1314-2704

    Conference

    Conference17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, SGEM 2017
    Country/TerritoryBulgaria
    CityAlbena
    Period29/06/175/07/17

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