Aramid papers (AP), made of aramid fibers, demonstrate superiority in electrical insulation applications. Unfortunately, the strength and electrical insulating properties of AP remain suboptimal, primarily due to the ...Aramid papers (AP), made of aramid fibers, demonstrate superiority in electrical insulation applications. Unfortunately, the strength and electrical insulating properties of AP remain suboptimal, primarily due to the smooth surface and chemical inertness of aramid fibers. Herein, AP are modified via the nacre-mimetic structure composed of aramid nanofibers (ANF) and carbonylated basalt nanosheets (CBSNs). This is achieved by impregnating AP into an ANF-CBSNs (A-C) suspension containing a 3D ANF framework as the matrix and 2D CBSNs as fillers. The resultant biomimetic composite papers (AP/A-C composite papers) exhibit a layered “brick-and-mortar” structure, demonstrating superior mechanical and electrical insulating properties. Notably, the tensile strength and breakdown strength of AP/A-C5 composite papers reach 39.69 MPa and 22.04 kV mm^(−1), respectively, representing a 155 % and 85 % increase compared to those of the control AP. These impressive properties are accompanied with excellent volume resistivity, exceptional dielectric properties, impressive folding endurance, outstanding heat insulation, and remarkable flame retardance. The nacre-inspired strategy offers an effective approach for producing highly promising electrical insulating papers for advanced electrical equipment.展开更多
This study investigates the compressive and tensile properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) after ultra-low-temperature freeze-thaw cycles. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was conducted to ex...This study investigates the compressive and tensile properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) after ultra-low-temperature freeze-thaw cycles. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was conducted to examine the deterioration mechanisms caused by freeze-thaw cycles and sulfate erosion. The results show that compressive and tensile strengths increase with basalt fiber dosage. The optimal dosage is 0.2%. With longer exposure to sulfate erosion, both strengths decline significantly. Basalt fibers effectively bridge cracks, control expansion, enhance compactness, and improve concrete performance. Ultra-low-temperature freeze-thaw cycles and sulfate erosion cause rapid crack growth. Sulfate erosion produces crystallization products and expansive substances. These fill cracks, create pressure, and damage the internal structure. Freezing and expansion forces further enlarge voids and cracks. This provides space for expansive substances, worsening concrete deterioration and reducing its performance.展开更多
Sizing treatment is a suitable technique to modify the fiber-matrix interfaces without damage of inherent performance of fibers.In this work,sizing agents based on Janus particles(JPs)were utilized to enhance the inte...Sizing treatment is a suitable technique to modify the fiber-matrix interfaces without damage of inherent performance of fibers.In this work,sizing agents based on Janus particles(JPs)were utilized to enhance the interface of basalt fiber(BF)/poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)composites.polystyrene/poly(butyl acrylate)(PS/PBA)@silica JPs were synthesized by seed emulsion polymerization and three different sizing agents were prepared for BF sizing treatment.JPs with organic soft sphere and inorganic hard hemisphere enhanced the interfaces through their amphiphilicity,chemical bonding and mechanical interlock.The mechanical properties of composite with JPs sizing treated BFs performed better when there was one JPs layer modified on the interface.According to the intermitting bonding and gradient modulus theory,JPs patterned interfaces are ideal transition layers between high modulus BF and low modulus PVC.展开更多
The role of mantle plume in the final stages of rifting of the East Gondwana crustal fragments remains equivocal with only limited evidence so far reported from the southern part of Peninsular India.Here,we report for...The role of mantle plume in the final stages of rifting of the East Gondwana crustal fragments remains equivocal with only limited evidence so far reported from the southern part of Peninsular India.Here,we report for the first time a suite of columnar basalts from the Mesoarchean Coorg Block in the Southern Granulite Terrain(SGT)of India and characterize these rocks through field,petrological,geo-chemical,and isotope geochronological studies.The basalts show porphyritic texture with phenocrysts of pyroxene and plagioclase embedded in fine groundmass.Geochemical data reveal tholeiitic flood basalt affinity with affinities of plume-related magmatism.The zircon U-Pb data of the rocks yield a weighted mean age of 137 Ma,thus corresponding to the Valanginian Age of the Early Cretaceous Period.We suggest the possible geochemical affinity of the studied rocks Kerguelen plume basalts which provide new insights into magmatism associated with the final stages of East Gondwana rifting.展开更多
Mitigating climate change demands innovative solutions,and carbon sequestration technologies are at the forefront.Among these,basalt,a mafic volcanic rock packed with calcium,magnesium,and iron,emerges as a powerful c...Mitigating climate change demands innovative solutions,and carbon sequestration technologies are at the forefront.Among these,basalt,a mafic volcanic rock packed with calcium,magnesium,and iron,emerges as a powerful candidate for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))sequestration through mineral carbonation.This method transforms CO_(2)into stable carbonate minerals,ensuring a permanent and environmentally safe storage solution.While extensive research has explored into basalt’s potential under high hydration conditions,the untapped promise of low water content scenarios remains largely unexplored.Our ground-breaking study investigates the mineral carbonation of basalt powder under low water condi-tions using supercritical CO_(2)(sc-CO_(2)).Conducted at 50℃ and 15 MPa with a controlled moisture content of 30%,our experiment spans various time points(0,7,14,21,and 28 days).Utilising advanced X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDS),we unveil the mineralogical and morphological transformations.The results are striking:even under low water conditions,basalt efficiently forms valuable carbonate minerals such as calcite,siderite,magnesite,and ankerite.The carbonation efficiency evolves over time,reflecting the dynamic transfor-mation of the basalt matrix.These findings offer pivotal insights into optimising CO_(2)sequestration in basalt under low hydration,marking a significant leap toward sustainable carbon capture and storage.展开更多
The Longshan orogenic belt is located in the southwestern margin of Ordos Basin at the junction zone between the Western Qinling and Northern Qilian orogenic belt.Voluminous Early Paleozoic magmatism in this area is o...The Longshan orogenic belt is located in the southwestern margin of Ordos Basin at the junction zone between the Western Qinling and Northern Qilian orogenic belt.Voluminous Early Paleozoic magmatism in this area is of key significance for determining the Early Paleozoic tectonic evolution and deep crust-mantle structure.Previous studies mainly focused on the Paleozoic granites;the coeval mafic rocks in this area are still poorly understood.A set of Late Silurian intraplate tholeiitic basalts has been discovered in Longshan area,providing key evidence for the mantle source and deep geodynamic background in this area.The Late Silurian Angou basalt has similar geochemical features as intraplate tholeiitic basalt,with high Na_(2)O/K_(2)O ratios(5.22-8.25),enriched in large ion lithophile elements and LREE.In combination with their relatively evolved Sr-Nd isotopic composition[^(87)Sr/^(86)Sr(i)=0.7128-0.7140;ε_(Nd)(t)=-5.55 to-3.40],it is suggested that it originated from decompression melting of metasomatized enriched mantle in extensional setting.These results indicate that the mantle source in the junction zone of the West Qinling-North Qilian orogenic belt evolved from depleted to enriched with the continuation of Proto-Tethys subduction from the Cambrian to the Silurian.These results are of great significance to understanding the genesis of contemporaneous granite and the crust-mantle interaction in the junction zone between the Western Qinling and Northern Qilian orogenic belt.展开更多
As one of the micro-blocks dispersed in the South China Sea(SCS),the Xisha Islands are covered by thick Cenozoic sedimentary layers,making it challenging to obtain magmatic rocks.Well CK-2 is a kilometer-scale scienti...As one of the micro-blocks dispersed in the South China Sea(SCS),the Xisha Islands are covered by thick Cenozoic sedimentary layers,making it challenging to obtain magmatic rocks.Well CK-2 is a kilometer-scale scientific drilling project on the Xisha Islands in the northwestern SCS.It penetrates the thick reef limestone and reaches basaltic pyroclastic rocks.This study presents the whole-rock and olivine compositions of the basaltic volcaniclastic rocks from Well CK-2.These rocks exhibited ocean island basalt signatures characterized by the enrichment of light rare earth elements and high-field-strength elements.Compared with partial melting products derived from mantle peridotite,whole-rock compositions showed elevated Fe/Mn and Zn/Fe mass ratios.Additionally,olivines were characterized by a lower Ca content,higher Ni content,elevated Fe/Mn mass ratios,and moderate Mn/Zn mass ratios compared to those crystallized from peridotitic melts.The compositions of both the whole-rock and olivine phenocrysts indicate the presence of pyroxenite in the mantle source,which likely formed through the reaction of recycled oceanic crust with the surrounding mantle peridotite.Using the olivine-liquid Mg-Fe exchange thermometer,this study derived mantle potential temperatures(T_(p))ranging from 1502℃to 1756℃,which is consistent with those of plume-related ocean island basalts.Furthermore,the basaltic volcaniclastic rocks exhibit low H_(2)O contents(0.01%–1.47%),which were significantly lower than those found in the primary magmas of Large Igneous Provinces.These results suggest that the basaltic volcaniclastic rocks on the Xisha Islands originated from a volatile-poor mantle plume source.展开更多
Basalt fibers/7075 aluminum matrix composites were studied to meet the demand of aluminum alloy drill pipes for material wear resistance.The composites with different basalt fiber additions were prepared by hot presse...Basalt fibers/7075 aluminum matrix composites were studied to meet the demand of aluminum alloy drill pipes for material wear resistance.The composites with different basalt fiber additions were prepared by hot pressed sintering and hot extrusion.The mechanical properties as well as friction and wear properties of the composites were studied by microstructure analysis,tensile experiments,friction and wear experiments.The results showed that basalt fibers were oriented and uniformly distributed and led to local grain refinement in the alloy matrix.The hardness and elongation of the composites were improved.The friction coefficient of the composites increased and then decreased,and the maximum wear depth and wear amount decreased,then increased,then decreased again with the growth of basalt fiber addition.Meanwhile,the inclusion of basalt fibers mitigated the uneven wear of the extruded 7075 aluminum alloy.The value of wear depth difference of 7075-0.2BF was the smallest,and that of 7075-2.0BF was close to it.The maximum wear depth and wear volume the 7075-0.2BF and 7075-2.0BF were also the smallest.The inhibition of uneven wear by basalt fibers enhanced of wear resistance for 7075 aluminum alloy,which has reference significance for improving the performance of aluminum alloy drill pipes.展开更多
With mineral-melt thermobarometers,reconstruction of P-T-depth history of magmas can be established for vol-canic rocks.The pillow lava of Hantangang River Basalt is suitable for the study as it bears narrow compositi...With mineral-melt thermobarometers,reconstruction of P-T-depth history of magmas can be established for vol-canic rocks.The pillow lava of Hantangang River Basalt is suitable for the study as it bears narrow compositional range resulting from little or no fractional crystallization or crustal assimilation and shows evidence of rapid magma ascent.The established thermodynamic model covers the pathway from the magma source depth to the eruption.The model shows that the pillow lava originated at the depths of~85-100 km by fluid ascent from a stagnant slab.This range corresponds to the depth that encompasses the uppermost asthenosphere to the lowermost lithosphere corresponding to the upper garnet to the lower spinel sta-bility fields of the mantle.Subsequently,the melt rose to~66-71 km depth where a primary magma reservoir was generated possibly due to existence of a possible local discontinuity within the upper mantle.The magma uprose rapidly from~61 to~20 km or even to a shallower depth with crystallization of dendritic clinopyroxene and titano-magnetite,due to dehydration of magma.Magma ascent slowed down near the surface possibly due to the volcanic channel split into two or more toward the vents.The model can be applied to other volcanic areas composed of less evolved rocks.展开更多
Foamed concrete has been used to address the issue of differential settlement in high-speed railway subgrades in China.However,to enhance crack resistance,reinforcement is still necessary,and further research is requi...Foamed concrete has been used to address the issue of differential settlement in high-speed railway subgrades in China.However,to enhance crack resistance,reinforcement is still necessary,and further research is required to better understand the performance of foamed concrete in subgrade applications.To this end,a series of tests—including uniaxial compres-sive and dynamic triaxial tests—were conducted to comprehensively examine the effects of basalt fiber reinforcement on the mechanical properties of foamed concrete with densities of 700 and 1000 kg/m3.Additionally,a full-scale model of the foamed concrete subgrade was established,and simulated loading was applied.The diffusion patterns of dynamic stress and dynamic acceleration within the subgrade were explored,leading to the development of experimental formulas to calculate the attenuation coefficients of these two parameters along the depth and width of the subgrade.Furthermore,the dynamic displacement and cumulative settlement were analyzed to evaluate the stability of the subgrade.These findings provide valuable insights for the design and construction of foamed concrete subgrades in high-speed rail systems.The outcomes are currently under consideration for inclusion in the code of practice for high-speed rail restoration.展开更多
Although supercritical carbon dioxide(SC-CO_(2))fracturing shows tremendous potential for maximizing injection efficiency and enhancing storage volumes,few investigations have been reported on the SC-CO_(2) fracturing...Although supercritical carbon dioxide(SC-CO_(2))fracturing shows tremendous potential for maximizing injection efficiency and enhancing storage volumes,few investigations have been reported on the SC-CO_(2) fracturing characteristics of tight basalts and the reactions between fractured basalt and SC-CO_(2).In this study,hydraulic fracturing experiments were conducted on cylindrical basalt specimens using water and SC-CO_(2) as fracturing fluids.Geometric parameters were proposed to characterize the fracture morphologies based on the three-dimensional(3D)reconstructions of fracture networks.The rock slices with induced fractures after SC-CO_(2) fracturing were then processed for fluid(deionized water/SC-CO_(2))-basalt reaction tests.The experimental results demonstrate that SC-CO_(2) fracturing can induce complex and tortuous fractures with spatially dispersed morphologies.Other fracturing behaviors accompanying the acoustic emission(AE)signals and pump pressure changes show that the AE activity responds almost simultaneously to variation in the pump pressure.The fractured basalt blocks exposed to both SC-CO_(2) and water exhibit rough and uneven surfaces,along with decreased intensities in the element peaks,indicating that solubility trapping predominantly occurs during the early injection stage.The above findings provide a laboratory research basis for understanding the fracturing and sequestration issues related to effective CO_(2) utilization.展开更多
The size of basalt fragments in Chang’E-5(CE-5)regolith are small(<6 mm^(2)),resulting in large variation on the estimated bulk composition of CE-5 basalt.For example,the estimated TiO_(2) content of CE-5 basalt r...The size of basalt fragments in Chang’E-5(CE-5)regolith are small(<6 mm^(2)),resulting in large variation on the estimated bulk composition of CE-5 basalt.For example,the estimated TiO_(2) content of CE-5 basalt ranges from 3.7 wt% to 12.7 wt% and the Mg#(molar percentage of Mg/[Mg+Fe])also shows a wide range(26.2-42.4).Preliminary experimental studies have shown that these geochemical characteristics of CE-5 basalt are critical for investigating the crystallization sequence and formation mechanism of its parent magma.This study presents new experimental data on the distribution coefficient of titanium between pyroxene and lunar basaltic magma(D_(Ti)^(Px/melt)).Combining with available literature data,we confirm that D_(Ti)Px/melt is affected by crystallization conditions such as pressure and temperature,but it is mainly controlled by the CaO content of pyroxene.Comparing with previous experimental results under similar conditions,we parameterized the effect as D_(Ti)^(Px/Melt)=D_(Ti)^(Px/Melt)=-0.0005X_(Cao)^(2)+0.0218X_(CaO)+0.0425(R^(2)=0.82),where X_(CaO) is the CaO content in pyroxene in weight percentage.The new experimental results suggest that pyroxene with high TiO_(2) content(>2.5 wt%)in CE-5 basalt is not a product of equilibrium crystallization,and the CaO content in pyroxene is also affected by cooling rate of its parent magma.The TiO_(2) content in the CE-5 parent magma is estimated to be about 5 wt% based on the Mg# of pyroxene and its calculated CaO content,which is consistent with those estimated from olivine grains.展开更多
Continental intraplate basalts form by partial melting of the mantle,and can provide important constraints on mantle heterogeneity.However,due to the thick overlying continental lithosphere,the origins of the geochemi...Continental intraplate basalts form by partial melting of the mantle,and can provide important constraints on mantle heterogeneity.However,due to the thick overlying continental lithosphere,the origins of the geochemical characteristics of continental intraplate basalts are controversial.In this study,we examined the geochemistry of Cenozoic basalts in southeast China.These basalts which are divided into four volcanic belts exhibit a DMM-EM2 mixing trend and spatial variations in Pb isotopes from inland(i.e.,thick lithosphere)to coastal(i.e.,thin lithosphere)regions.In contrast to the Pb isotopic variations,there are no spatial variations in Sr-Nd-Hf isotopes.Marked correlations between Pb isotopes and major elements(i.e.,Mg O and Si O_(2))suggest the continental lithospheric lid controlled their petrogenesis.Nonetheless,other factors are needed to explain the variations in Ti/Ti^(*)and Hf/Hf^(*)ratios,and Nd-Hf isotopes of the southeast China basalts.The increasing Pb isotope ratios from the inner to coastal regions are associated with decreases in CaO/Al_(2)O_(3) ratios and increases in FC3MS(FeO^(T)/CaO-3×Mg O/Si O_(2);in wt.%)values,indicating contributions from non-peridotite components in the mantle sources.The similarly depleted Nd-Hf isotopic compositions of the basalts from the three inner belts indicate these basalts have a similar origin,whereas the more enriched isotopic features of the basalts from the outer belt suggest their mantle source contains older recycled oceanic crust.Thus,source(i.e.,lithological)heterogeneity also had a significant role in controlling the geochemistry of these basalts.The DMM-EM2 mixing trend defined by the Pb isotopic compositions of continental intraplate basalts from southeast China was generated by variable degrees of melting of heterogeneous mantle that was controlled by the thickness of the continental lithospheric lid(i.e.,the melting pressure).This caused variable extents of melting of enriched components in the mantle sources of the basalts(i.e.,carbonated peridotite vs.pyroxenite).展开更多
To discuss the pavement performance of basalt fiber-modified asphalt mixtures,the optimum dosages of asphalt and fibers are studied by the Marshall test and the rutting test.The results demonstrate that the optimum do...To discuss the pavement performance of basalt fiber-modified asphalt mixtures,the optimum dosages of asphalt and fibers are studied by the Marshall test and the rutting test.The results demonstrate that the optimum dosages of asphalt and fibers are 4.63% and 0.3%,respectively.Then the pavement performances of basalt（polyester,xylogen）fiber-modified asphalt mixtures are investigated through high temperature stability tests,water stability tests and low temperature crack resistance tests.It indicates that the pavement performances of the fiber-modified asphalt mixtures such as rutting dynamic stability,freezing splitting tensile strength,low temperature crack resistance and so on are improved compared with control asphalt mixture.The results show that the pavement performances of asphalt mixtures can be improved by fiber-modifiers.Besides,the improvement effects of basalt fiber are superior to polyester fiber and xylogen fiber.展开更多
The creep performance of basalt fibre（BF）reinforced in asphalt mortar under uniaxial compressive loadings is investigated. The samples of basalt fibre asphalt mortar（BFAM） with different BF mass fractions（0. 1%,0...The creep performance of basalt fibre（BF）reinforced in asphalt mortar under uniaxial compressive loadings is investigated. The samples of basalt fibre asphalt mortar（BFAM） with different BF mass fractions（0. 1%,0. 2%, and 0. 5%） and without BF in asphalt mixture are prepared, and then submitted for the compressive strength test and corresponding creep test at a high in-service temperature.Besides, numerical simulations in finite element ABAQUS software were conducted to model the compressive creep test of mortar materials, where the internal structure of the fibre mortar was assumed to be a two-component composite material model such as fibre and mortar matrix. Finally, the influence factors of rheological behaviors of BFAM are further analyzed. Results indicate that compared to the control sample, the compressive strength of BFAM samples has a significant increase, and the creep and residual deformation are decreased. However, it also shows that the excessive fibre, i.e. with the BF content of 0. 5%, is unfavorable to the high-temperature stability of the mortar. Based on the analysis results, the prediction equations of parameters of the Burgers constitutive model for BFAM are proposed by considering the fibre factors.展开更多
Based on the temporal-spatial distribution and geochemical characteristics,the Emeishan basalts can be divided into two types: high-P_2O-TiO_2 basalt (HPT) andlow-P_2O_5-TiO_2 basalt (LPT), which differ distinctly in ...Based on the temporal-spatial distribution and geochemical characteristics,the Emeishan basalts can be divided into two types: high-P_2O-TiO_2 basalt (HPT) andlow-P_2O_5-TiO_2 basalt (LPT), which differ distinctly in geochemistry: the LPTs are characterizedby relatively high abundances of MgO, total FeO and P_2O_5 and compatible elements (Cr, Ni, Sc), andrelatively low contents of moderately compatible elements (V, Y, Yb, Co), LREE and otherincompatible elements compared with the HPT. On the diagrams of trace element ratios, they areplotted on an approximately linear mixing line between depleted and enriched mantle sources,suggesting that these two types of basalts resulted from interactions of varying degrees betweenmantle plume and lithospheric mantle containing such volatile-rich minerals as amphibole andapatite. The source region of the LPT involves a smaller proportion of lithospheric components,while that of the HTP has a larger proportion of lithospheric components. Trachyte is generated bypartial melting of the basic igneous rocks at the base of the lower continental crust. Both the twotypes of magmas underwent certain crystal fractionation and contamination of the lower crest athigh-level magma chambers and en route to the surface.展开更多
Grove Mountains (GRV) 99018 is a new eucrite (0.23 g), consisting mainly of pyroxene (50.5 vol%) and plagioclase (37.2 vol%) with minor silica minerals (7.0 Vol%) and opaque minerals (5.2 vol%). It was intensely shock...Grove Mountains (GRV) 99018 is a new eucrite (0.23 g), consisting mainly of pyroxene (50.5 vol%) and plagioclase (37.2 vol%) with minor silica minerals (7.0 Vol%) and opaque minerals (5.2 vol%). It was intensely shocked, leading to partial melting, formation of abundant tiny inclusions in pyroxenes and plagioclase, and heavy brecciation. Exsolution of most pyroxenes (1-3μm in width of the lamellae), recrystallization of the shpck-induced melt pockets and veins (5-20μm in size), and homogeneous compositions of pyroxenes of various occurrences suggest the intense thermal metamorphism of GRV 99018 in the asteroidal body Vesta. This new eucrite will bring additional constraints on the chemical composition and multi-stage thermal and shock history of Vesta.展开更多
Greenstone basalts and komatiites provide a means to track both mantle composition and magma generation temperature with time. Four types of mantle are characterized from incompatible element distributions in basalts ...Greenstone basalts and komatiites provide a means to track both mantle composition and magma generation temperature with time. Four types of mantle are characterized from incompatible element distributions in basalts and komatiites： depleted, hydrated, enriched and mantle from which komatiites are derived. Our most important observation is the recognition for the first time of what we refer to as a Great Thermal Divergence within the mantle beginning near the end of the Archean, which we ascribe to thermal and convective evolution. Prior to 2.5 Ga, depleted and enriched mantle have indistinguishable thermal histories, whereas at 2.5-2.0 Ga a divergence in mantle magma generation temperature begins between these two types of mantle. Major and incompatible element distributions and calculated magma generation temperatures suggest that Archean enriched mantle did not come from mantle plumes, but was part of an undifferentiated or well-mixed mantle similar in composition to calculated primitive mantle. During this time, however, high-temperature mantle plumes from dominantly depleted sources gave rise to komatiites and associated basalts. Recycling of oceanic crust into the deep mantle after the Archean may have contributed to enrichment ofTi, A1, Ca and Na in basalts derived from enriched mantle sources. After 2.5 Ga, increases in Mg# in basalts from depleted mantle and decreases in Fe and Mn reflect some combination of growing depletion and cooling of depleted mantle with time. A delay in cooling of depleted mantle until after the Archean probably reflects a combination of greater radiogenic heat sources in the Archean mantle and the propagation of plate tectonics after 3 Ga.展开更多
A new type of rare earth elements （REEs） deposit was discovered from the gaolinite mudstone in the weathering crust of Permian basalt, Bijie region, western Guizhou, China. It contained ∑RE2O3 0.065%-1.086%. This t...A new type of rare earth elements （REEs） deposit was discovered from the gaolinite mudstone in the weathering crust of Permian basalt, Bijie region, western Guizhou, China. It contained ∑RE2O3 0.065%-1.086%. This type of REEs deposit was widely distributed with steady horizon and thickness of 3-4 m. The ore-bearing weathering crust （kaolinite） of the three discovered REEs deposits belonged to the third episode of the Emeishan basalt eruption. The new type of REEs deposit was suggested that basalt （tuff） weathering could lead to the enrichment of the rare earth elements. Therefore, it is of important economic significance to explore REEs deposits in the weathering crust of basalt （tuffs） in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan Provinces.展开更多
The Late Permian Emeishan Large Igneous Province (ELIP) is commonly regarded as being located in the western part of the Yangtze craton, SW China, with an asymmetrical shape and a small area. This area, however, is ju...The Late Permian Emeishan Large Igneous Province (ELIP) is commonly regarded as being located in the western part of the Yangtze craton, SW China, with an asymmetrical shape and a small area. This area, however, is just a maximum estimation because some parts of the ELIP were not recognized or dismembered and destroyed during the Triassic to Cenozoic tectonism. In this paper, the chemostratigraphical data of the Zongza block, the Garze-Litang belt and the Songpan-Garze block suggest that the Late Permian basalts in these areas have remarkable similarities to the ELIP basalts in petrography and geochemistry. Flood basalts in the Sanjiangkou area are composed of the lower part of the low-Ti (LT) tholeiite and the upper part of the high-Ti (HT) tholeiite, which is the same as the flood basalts on the western margin of the Yangtze craton. Flood basalts in the Zongza and Songpan-Garze areas, which are far from the Yangtze craton, consist of HT tholeiite only. This is the same as the flood basalts within the Yangtze craton. Therefore we argue that these contemporary basalts all originated from the Emeishan mantle plume, and the ELIP could have a significant westward extension with an outcropped area of over 500,000 km2. This new scenario shows that the LT tholeiite occurs on the western margin of the Yangtze craton, while the HT tholeiite overlying the LT basalts occupies the whole area of the ELIP.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278260)the Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry(No.KFKT2021-14)Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology(No.KFKT2021-14).
文摘Aramid papers (AP), made of aramid fibers, demonstrate superiority in electrical insulation applications. Unfortunately, the strength and electrical insulating properties of AP remain suboptimal, primarily due to the smooth surface and chemical inertness of aramid fibers. Herein, AP are modified via the nacre-mimetic structure composed of aramid nanofibers (ANF) and carbonylated basalt nanosheets (CBSNs). This is achieved by impregnating AP into an ANF-CBSNs (A-C) suspension containing a 3D ANF framework as the matrix and 2D CBSNs as fillers. The resultant biomimetic composite papers (AP/A-C composite papers) exhibit a layered “brick-and-mortar” structure, demonstrating superior mechanical and electrical insulating properties. Notably, the tensile strength and breakdown strength of AP/A-C5 composite papers reach 39.69 MPa and 22.04 kV mm^(−1), respectively, representing a 155 % and 85 % increase compared to those of the control AP. These impressive properties are accompanied with excellent volume resistivity, exceptional dielectric properties, impressive folding endurance, outstanding heat insulation, and remarkable flame retardance. The nacre-inspired strategy offers an effective approach for producing highly promising electrical insulating papers for advanced electrical equipment.
文摘This study investigates the compressive and tensile properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) after ultra-low-temperature freeze-thaw cycles. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was conducted to examine the deterioration mechanisms caused by freeze-thaw cycles and sulfate erosion. The results show that compressive and tensile strengths increase with basalt fiber dosage. The optimal dosage is 0.2%. With longer exposure to sulfate erosion, both strengths decline significantly. Basalt fibers effectively bridge cracks, control expansion, enhance compactness, and improve concrete performance. Ultra-low-temperature freeze-thaw cycles and sulfate erosion cause rapid crack growth. Sulfate erosion produces crystallization products and expansive substances. These fill cracks, create pressure, and damage the internal structure. Freezing and expansion forces further enlarge voids and cracks. This provides space for expansive substances, worsening concrete deterioration and reducing its performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U22A20252 and 52173076)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Nos.Z240030 and L248023)the Liaoning Province Key Research and Development Project(No.2024JH2/102400046)。
文摘Sizing treatment is a suitable technique to modify the fiber-matrix interfaces without damage of inherent performance of fibers.In this work,sizing agents based on Janus particles(JPs)were utilized to enhance the interface of basalt fiber(BF)/poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC)composites.polystyrene/poly(butyl acrylate)(PS/PBA)@silica JPs were synthesized by seed emulsion polymerization and three different sizing agents were prepared for BF sizing treatment.JPs with organic soft sphere and inorganic hard hemisphere enhanced the interfaces through their amphiphilicity,chemical bonding and mechanical interlock.The mechanical properties of composite with JPs sizing treated BFs performed better when there was one JPs layer modified on the interface.According to the intermitting bonding and gradient modulus theory,JPs patterned interfaces are ideal transition layers between high modulus BF and low modulus PVC.
基金supported by the“Startup Grant for the University Teachers”of the University of Kerala.
文摘The role of mantle plume in the final stages of rifting of the East Gondwana crustal fragments remains equivocal with only limited evidence so far reported from the southern part of Peninsular India.Here,we report for the first time a suite of columnar basalts from the Mesoarchean Coorg Block in the Southern Granulite Terrain(SGT)of India and characterize these rocks through field,petrological,geo-chemical,and isotope geochronological studies.The basalts show porphyritic texture with phenocrysts of pyroxene and plagioclase embedded in fine groundmass.Geochemical data reveal tholeiitic flood basalt affinity with affinities of plume-related magmatism.The zircon U-Pb data of the rocks yield a weighted mean age of 137 Ma,thus corresponding to the Valanginian Age of the Early Cretaceous Period.We suggest the possible geochemical affinity of the studied rocks Kerguelen plume basalts which provide new insights into magmatism associated with the final stages of East Gondwana rifting.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374192)the Henan Province Funds for Distinguished Young Youths(Grant No.242300421013)the Innovative Scientific Research Team Project of Henan Polytechnic University(Grant No.T2024-1).
文摘Mitigating climate change demands innovative solutions,and carbon sequestration technologies are at the forefront.Among these,basalt,a mafic volcanic rock packed with calcium,magnesium,and iron,emerges as a powerful candidate for carbon dioxide(CO_(2))sequestration through mineral carbonation.This method transforms CO_(2)into stable carbonate minerals,ensuring a permanent and environmentally safe storage solution.While extensive research has explored into basalt’s potential under high hydration conditions,the untapped promise of low water content scenarios remains largely unexplored.Our ground-breaking study investigates the mineral carbonation of basalt powder under low water condi-tions using supercritical CO_(2)(sc-CO_(2)).Conducted at 50℃ and 15 MPa with a controlled moisture content of 30%,our experiment spans various time points(0,7,14,21,and 28 days).Utilising advanced X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDS),we unveil the mineralogical and morphological transformations.The results are striking:even under low water conditions,basalt efficiently forms valuable carbonate minerals such as calcite,siderite,magnesite,and ankerite.The carbonation efficiency evolves over time,reflecting the dynamic transfor-mation of the basalt matrix.These findings offer pivotal insights into optimising CO_(2)sequestration in basalt under low hydration,marking a significant leap toward sustainable carbon capture and storage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42172010,42372071,41102037)。
文摘The Longshan orogenic belt is located in the southwestern margin of Ordos Basin at the junction zone between the Western Qinling and Northern Qilian orogenic belt.Voluminous Early Paleozoic magmatism in this area is of key significance for determining the Early Paleozoic tectonic evolution and deep crust-mantle structure.Previous studies mainly focused on the Paleozoic granites;the coeval mafic rocks in this area are still poorly understood.A set of Late Silurian intraplate tholeiitic basalts has been discovered in Longshan area,providing key evidence for the mantle source and deep geodynamic background in this area.The Late Silurian Angou basalt has similar geochemical features as intraplate tholeiitic basalt,with high Na_(2)O/K_(2)O ratios(5.22-8.25),enriched in large ion lithophile elements and LREE.In combination with their relatively evolved Sr-Nd isotopic composition[^(87)Sr/^(86)Sr(i)=0.7128-0.7140;ε_(Nd)(t)=-5.55 to-3.40],it is suggested that it originated from decompression melting of metasomatized enriched mantle in extensional setting.These results indicate that the mantle source in the junction zone of the West Qinling-North Qilian orogenic belt evolved from depleted to enriched with the continuation of Proto-Tethys subduction from the Cambrian to the Silurian.These results are of great significance to understanding the genesis of contemporaneous granite and the crust-mantle interaction in the junction zone between the Western Qinling and Northern Qilian orogenic belt.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.42030502the Guangxi Scientific Projects under contract Nos.AD17129063,AA17204074,and 2025GXNSFAA069324the NSFC project under contract No.42166003。
文摘As one of the micro-blocks dispersed in the South China Sea(SCS),the Xisha Islands are covered by thick Cenozoic sedimentary layers,making it challenging to obtain magmatic rocks.Well CK-2 is a kilometer-scale scientific drilling project on the Xisha Islands in the northwestern SCS.It penetrates the thick reef limestone and reaches basaltic pyroclastic rocks.This study presents the whole-rock and olivine compositions of the basaltic volcaniclastic rocks from Well CK-2.These rocks exhibited ocean island basalt signatures characterized by the enrichment of light rare earth elements and high-field-strength elements.Compared with partial melting products derived from mantle peridotite,whole-rock compositions showed elevated Fe/Mn and Zn/Fe mass ratios.Additionally,olivines were characterized by a lower Ca content,higher Ni content,elevated Fe/Mn mass ratios,and moderate Mn/Zn mass ratios compared to those crystallized from peridotitic melts.The compositions of both the whole-rock and olivine phenocrysts indicate the presence of pyroxenite in the mantle source,which likely formed through the reaction of recycled oceanic crust with the surrounding mantle peridotite.Using the olivine-liquid Mg-Fe exchange thermometer,this study derived mantle potential temperatures(T_(p))ranging from 1502℃to 1756℃,which is consistent with those of plume-related ocean island basalts.Furthermore,the basaltic volcaniclastic rocks exhibit low H_(2)O contents(0.01%–1.47%),which were significantly lower than those found in the primary magmas of Large Igneous Provinces.These results suggest that the basaltic volcaniclastic rocks on the Xisha Islands originated from a volatile-poor mantle plume source.
基金Project(2021YFC2900200)supported by the National Key Research and Development Project of ChinaProject(20230203114SF)supported by the Key Research and Development Project of Jilin Province,China。
文摘Basalt fibers/7075 aluminum matrix composites were studied to meet the demand of aluminum alloy drill pipes for material wear resistance.The composites with different basalt fiber additions were prepared by hot pressed sintering and hot extrusion.The mechanical properties as well as friction and wear properties of the composites were studied by microstructure analysis,tensile experiments,friction and wear experiments.The results showed that basalt fibers were oriented and uniformly distributed and led to local grain refinement in the alloy matrix.The hardness and elongation of the composites were improved.The friction coefficient of the composites increased and then decreased,and the maximum wear depth and wear amount decreased,then increased,then decreased again with the growth of basalt fiber addition.Meanwhile,the inclusion of basalt fibers mitigated the uneven wear of the extruded 7075 aluminum alloy.The value of wear depth difference of 7075-0.2BF was the smallest,and that of 7075-2.0BF was close to it.The maximum wear depth and wear volume the 7075-0.2BF and 7075-2.0BF were also the smallest.The inhibition of uneven wear by basalt fibers enhanced of wear resistance for 7075 aluminum alloy,which has reference significance for improving the performance of aluminum alloy drill pipes.
基金supported by the 2021 Research Project for UNESCO Hantangang River Global Geopark supported by Gyeonggi Provincial Office(Grant No.20210606641-00)Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(No.2019R1A6A1A03033167).
文摘With mineral-melt thermobarometers,reconstruction of P-T-depth history of magmas can be established for vol-canic rocks.The pillow lava of Hantangang River Basalt is suitable for the study as it bears narrow compositional range resulting from little or no fractional crystallization or crustal assimilation and shows evidence of rapid magma ascent.The established thermodynamic model covers the pathway from the magma source depth to the eruption.The model shows that the pillow lava originated at the depths of~85-100 km by fluid ascent from a stagnant slab.This range corresponds to the depth that encompasses the uppermost asthenosphere to the lowermost lithosphere corresponding to the upper garnet to the lower spinel sta-bility fields of the mantle.Subsequently,the melt rose to~66-71 km depth where a primary magma reservoir was generated possibly due to existence of a possible local discontinuity within the upper mantle.The magma uprose rapidly from~61 to~20 km or even to a shallower depth with crystallization of dendritic clinopyroxene and titano-magnetite,due to dehydration of magma.Magma ascent slowed down near the surface possibly due to the volcanic channel split into two or more toward the vents.The model can be applied to other volcanic areas composed of less evolved rocks.
基金support for this research from the Fundamental Research Funds for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51978588, 52078434, and 52368065)the China Scholarship Council (Grant No. 202107000077)UKRI Engineering and Physical Science ResearchCouncil (EPSRC) for the financial sponsorship of Re4Rail project (Grant No. EP/Y015401/1)
文摘Foamed concrete has been used to address the issue of differential settlement in high-speed railway subgrades in China.However,to enhance crack resistance,reinforcement is still necessary,and further research is required to better understand the performance of foamed concrete in subgrade applications.To this end,a series of tests—including uniaxial compres-sive and dynamic triaxial tests—were conducted to comprehensively examine the effects of basalt fiber reinforcement on the mechanical properties of foamed concrete with densities of 700 and 1000 kg/m3.Additionally,a full-scale model of the foamed concrete subgrade was established,and simulated loading was applied.The diffusion patterns of dynamic stress and dynamic acceleration within the subgrade were explored,leading to the development of experimental formulas to calculate the attenuation coefficients of these two parameters along the depth and width of the subgrade.Furthermore,the dynamic displacement and cumulative settlement were analyzed to evaluate the stability of the subgrade.These findings provide valuable insights for the design and construction of foamed concrete subgrades in high-speed rail systems.The outcomes are currently under consideration for inclusion in the code of practice for high-speed rail restoration.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(Grant No.2023YFE0110900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42320104003)the Shanghai Pujiang Programme(Grant No.23PJD105).
文摘Although supercritical carbon dioxide(SC-CO_(2))fracturing shows tremendous potential for maximizing injection efficiency and enhancing storage volumes,few investigations have been reported on the SC-CO_(2) fracturing characteristics of tight basalts and the reactions between fractured basalt and SC-CO_(2).In this study,hydraulic fracturing experiments were conducted on cylindrical basalt specimens using water and SC-CO_(2) as fracturing fluids.Geometric parameters were proposed to characterize the fracture morphologies based on the three-dimensional(3D)reconstructions of fracture networks.The rock slices with induced fractures after SC-CO_(2) fracturing were then processed for fluid(deionized water/SC-CO_(2))-basalt reaction tests.The experimental results demonstrate that SC-CO_(2) fracturing can induce complex and tortuous fractures with spatially dispersed morphologies.Other fracturing behaviors accompanying the acoustic emission(AE)signals and pump pressure changes show that the AE activity responds almost simultaneously to variation in the pump pressure.The fractured basalt blocks exposed to both SC-CO_(2) and water exhibit rough and uneven surfaces,along with decreased intensities in the element peaks,indicating that solubility trapping predominantly occurs during the early injection stage.The above findings provide a laboratory research basis for understanding the fracturing and sequestration issues related to effective CO_(2) utilization.
基金funded by National natural Science Foundation of China(41973058 and 42473052)the B-type Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB41020305)National Key and Development Program of China(2024YFF0807500).
文摘The size of basalt fragments in Chang’E-5(CE-5)regolith are small(<6 mm^(2)),resulting in large variation on the estimated bulk composition of CE-5 basalt.For example,the estimated TiO_(2) content of CE-5 basalt ranges from 3.7 wt% to 12.7 wt% and the Mg#(molar percentage of Mg/[Mg+Fe])also shows a wide range(26.2-42.4).Preliminary experimental studies have shown that these geochemical characteristics of CE-5 basalt are critical for investigating the crystallization sequence and formation mechanism of its parent magma.This study presents new experimental data on the distribution coefficient of titanium between pyroxene and lunar basaltic magma(D_(Ti)^(Px/melt)).Combining with available literature data,we confirm that D_(Ti)Px/melt is affected by crystallization conditions such as pressure and temperature,but it is mainly controlled by the CaO content of pyroxene.Comparing with previous experimental results under similar conditions,we parameterized the effect as D_(Ti)^(Px/Melt)=D_(Ti)^(Px/Melt)=-0.0005X_(Cao)^(2)+0.0218X_(CaO)+0.0425(R^(2)=0.82),where X_(CaO) is the CaO content in pyroxene in weight percentage.The new experimental results suggest that pyroxene with high TiO_(2) content(>2.5 wt%)in CE-5 basalt is not a product of equilibrium crystallization,and the CaO content in pyroxene is also affected by cooling rate of its parent magma.The TiO_(2) content in the CE-5 parent magma is estimated to be about 5 wt% based on the Mg# of pyroxene and its calculated CaO content,which is consistent with those estimated from olivine grains.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41906051)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFE0202402)+1 种基金sponsored by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Tongji University)(No.22120210525)Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research。
文摘Continental intraplate basalts form by partial melting of the mantle,and can provide important constraints on mantle heterogeneity.However,due to the thick overlying continental lithosphere,the origins of the geochemical characteristics of continental intraplate basalts are controversial.In this study,we examined the geochemistry of Cenozoic basalts in southeast China.These basalts which are divided into four volcanic belts exhibit a DMM-EM2 mixing trend and spatial variations in Pb isotopes from inland(i.e.,thick lithosphere)to coastal(i.e.,thin lithosphere)regions.In contrast to the Pb isotopic variations,there are no spatial variations in Sr-Nd-Hf isotopes.Marked correlations between Pb isotopes and major elements(i.e.,Mg O and Si O_(2))suggest the continental lithospheric lid controlled their petrogenesis.Nonetheless,other factors are needed to explain the variations in Ti/Ti^(*)and Hf/Hf^(*)ratios,and Nd-Hf isotopes of the southeast China basalts.The increasing Pb isotope ratios from the inner to coastal regions are associated with decreases in CaO/Al_(2)O_(3) ratios and increases in FC3MS(FeO^(T)/CaO-3×Mg O/Si O_(2);in wt.%)values,indicating contributions from non-peridotite components in the mantle sources.The similarly depleted Nd-Hf isotopic compositions of the basalts from the three inner belts indicate these basalts have a similar origin,whereas the more enriched isotopic features of the basalts from the outer belt suggest their mantle source contains older recycled oceanic crust.Thus,source(i.e.,lithological)heterogeneity also had a significant role in controlling the geochemistry of these basalts.The DMM-EM2 mixing trend defined by the Pb isotopic compositions of continental intraplate basalts from southeast China was generated by variable degrees of melting of heterogeneous mantle that was controlled by the thickness of the continental lithospheric lid(i.e.,the melting pressure).This caused variable extents of melting of enriched components in the mantle sources of the basalts(i.e.,carbonated peridotite vs.pyroxenite).
文摘To discuss the pavement performance of basalt fiber-modified asphalt mixtures,the optimum dosages of asphalt and fibers are studied by the Marshall test and the rutting test.The results demonstrate that the optimum dosages of asphalt and fibers are 4.63% and 0.3%,respectively.Then the pavement performances of basalt（polyester,xylogen）fiber-modified asphalt mixtures are investigated through high temperature stability tests,water stability tests and low temperature crack resistance tests.It indicates that the pavement performances of the fiber-modified asphalt mixtures such as rutting dynamic stability,freezing splitting tensile strength,low temperature crack resistance and so on are improved compared with control asphalt mixture.The results show that the pavement performances of asphalt mixtures can be improved by fiber-modifiers.Besides,the improvement effects of basalt fiber are superior to polyester fiber and xylogen fiber.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51108082)
文摘The creep performance of basalt fibre（BF）reinforced in asphalt mortar under uniaxial compressive loadings is investigated. The samples of basalt fibre asphalt mortar（BFAM） with different BF mass fractions（0. 1%,0. 2%, and 0. 5%） and without BF in asphalt mixture are prepared, and then submitted for the compressive strength test and corresponding creep test at a high in-service temperature.Besides, numerical simulations in finite element ABAQUS software were conducted to model the compressive creep test of mortar materials, where the internal structure of the fibre mortar was assumed to be a two-component composite material model such as fibre and mortar matrix. Finally, the influence factors of rheological behaviors of BFAM are further analyzed. Results indicate that compared to the control sample, the compressive strength of BFAM samples has a significant increase, and the creep and residual deformation are decreased. However, it also shows that the excessive fibre, i.e. with the BF content of 0. 5%, is unfavorable to the high-temperature stability of the mortar. Based on the analysis results, the prediction equations of parameters of the Burgers constitutive model for BFAM are proposed by considering the fibre factors.
文摘Based on the temporal-spatial distribution and geochemical characteristics,the Emeishan basalts can be divided into two types: high-P_2O-TiO_2 basalt (HPT) andlow-P_2O_5-TiO_2 basalt (LPT), which differ distinctly in geochemistry: the LPTs are characterizedby relatively high abundances of MgO, total FeO and P_2O_5 and compatible elements (Cr, Ni, Sc), andrelatively low contents of moderately compatible elements (V, Y, Yb, Co), LREE and otherincompatible elements compared with the HPT. On the diagrams of trace element ratios, they areplotted on an approximately linear mixing line between depleted and enriched mantle sources,suggesting that these two types of basalts resulted from interactions of varying degrees betweenmantle plume and lithospheric mantle containing such volatile-rich minerals as amphibole andapatite. The source region of the LPT involves a smaller proportion of lithospheric components,while that of the HTP has a larger proportion of lithospheric components. Trachyte is generated bypartial melting of the basic igneous rocks at the base of the lower continental crust. Both the twotypes of magmas underwent certain crystal fractionation and contamination of the lower crest athigh-level magma chambers and en route to the surface.
基金We are grateful to Drs Guan Yunbin and Xu Ping for their assistance in laboratories This study is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.40232026)the pilot project of knowledge-innovation program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.KZCX3-SW-l23).
文摘Grove Mountains (GRV) 99018 is a new eucrite (0.23 g), consisting mainly of pyroxene (50.5 vol%) and plagioclase (37.2 vol%) with minor silica minerals (7.0 Vol%) and opaque minerals (5.2 vol%). It was intensely shocked, leading to partial melting, formation of abundant tiny inclusions in pyroxenes and plagioclase, and heavy brecciation. Exsolution of most pyroxenes (1-3μm in width of the lamellae), recrystallization of the shpck-induced melt pockets and veins (5-20μm in size), and homogeneous compositions of pyroxenes of various occurrences suggest the intense thermal metamorphism of GRV 99018 in the asteroidal body Vesta. This new eucrite will bring additional constraints on the chemical composition and multi-stage thermal and shock history of Vesta.
基金funding from the European Research Council(ERC StG 279828)
文摘Greenstone basalts and komatiites provide a means to track both mantle composition and magma generation temperature with time. Four types of mantle are characterized from incompatible element distributions in basalts and komatiites： depleted, hydrated, enriched and mantle from which komatiites are derived. Our most important observation is the recognition for the first time of what we refer to as a Great Thermal Divergence within the mantle beginning near the end of the Archean, which we ascribe to thermal and convective evolution. Prior to 2.5 Ga, depleted and enriched mantle have indistinguishable thermal histories, whereas at 2.5-2.0 Ga a divergence in mantle magma generation temperature begins between these two types of mantle. Major and incompatible element distributions and calculated magma generation temperatures suggest that Archean enriched mantle did not come from mantle plumes, but was part of an undifferentiated or well-mixed mantle similar in composition to calculated primitive mantle. During this time, however, high-temperature mantle plumes from dominantly depleted sources gave rise to komatiites and associated basalts. Recycling of oceanic crust into the deep mantle after the Archean may have contributed to enrichment ofTi, A1, Ca and Na in basalts derived from enriched mantle sources. After 2.5 Ga, increases in Mg# in basalts from depleted mantle and decreases in Fe and Mn reflect some combination of growing depletion and cooling of depleted mantle with time. A delay in cooling of depleted mantle until after the Archean probably reflects a combination of greater radiogenic heat sources in the Archean mantle and the propagation of plate tectonics after 3 Ga.
基金the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (2006CB403202)the Doctoral Discipline Foundation of Guizhou University
文摘A new type of rare earth elements （REEs） deposit was discovered from the gaolinite mudstone in the weathering crust of Permian basalt, Bijie region, western Guizhou, China. It contained ∑RE2O3 0.065%-1.086%. This type of REEs deposit was widely distributed with steady horizon and thickness of 3-4 m. The ore-bearing weathering crust （kaolinite） of the three discovered REEs deposits belonged to the third episode of the Emeishan basalt eruption. The new type of REEs deposit was suggested that basalt （tuff） weathering could lead to the enrichment of the rare earth elements. Therefore, it is of important economic significance to explore REEs deposits in the weathering crust of basalt （tuffs） in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan Provinces.
文摘The Late Permian Emeishan Large Igneous Province (ELIP) is commonly regarded as being located in the western part of the Yangtze craton, SW China, with an asymmetrical shape and a small area. This area, however, is just a maximum estimation because some parts of the ELIP were not recognized or dismembered and destroyed during the Triassic to Cenozoic tectonism. In this paper, the chemostratigraphical data of the Zongza block, the Garze-Litang belt and the Songpan-Garze block suggest that the Late Permian basalts in these areas have remarkable similarities to the ELIP basalts in petrography and geochemistry. Flood basalts in the Sanjiangkou area are composed of the lower part of the low-Ti (LT) tholeiite and the upper part of the high-Ti (HT) tholeiite, which is the same as the flood basalts on the western margin of the Yangtze craton. Flood basalts in the Zongza and Songpan-Garze areas, which are far from the Yangtze craton, consist of HT tholeiite only. This is the same as the flood basalts within the Yangtze craton. Therefore we argue that these contemporary basalts all originated from the Emeishan mantle plume, and the ELIP could have a significant westward extension with an outcropped area of over 500,000 km2. This new scenario shows that the LT tholeiite occurs on the western margin of the Yangtze craton, while the HT tholeiite overlying the LT basalts occupies the whole area of the ELIP.
