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https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-35-1009-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-35-1009-2023
Research article
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16 Nov 2023
Research article |  | 16 Nov 2023

Li–Na interdiffusion and diffusion-driven lithium isotope fractionation in pegmatitic melts

Christian R. Singer, Harald Behrens, Ingo Horn, Martin Oeser, Ralf Dohmen, and Stefan Weyer

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Li is a critical element that is often enriched in pegmatites. To better understand the enrichment of Li in such systems, it is necessary to understand the underlying transport mechanisms. We performed experiments to investigate diffusion rates and exchange mechanisms of Li between a Li-rich and a Li-poor melt at high temperature and pressure. Our results indicate that fluxing elements do not increase the diffusivity of Li compared to a flux-free melt.