First Successful Experiments Using a cBN Gasket!

On May 9th, 2023, we traveled to ALS to collect deformation data on Fe-N and Fe-C alloys. These materials are proposed to be stable in Earth’s core, and information on their strength is needed to understand inner core anisotropy. In the past, we have used B and Be gaskets to study how the low-pressure Fe-N’s deform. The cBN gasket enables us to achieve high pressures without significant damage to the diamonds and poses a lower health risk than Be.