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Scientists from the Institute of Science Tokyo have discovered experimental indications that iron hydride could achieve a superionic phase under extreme conditions akin to those present in Earth's inner core. In this rare phase, iron atoms are stationary while hydrogen ions circulate within the solid matrix. The team subjected iron hydride to pressures ranging from 50 to 110 gigapascals and elevated temperatures exceeding 2,000 Kelvin. A critical transition was identified around 1,590 Kelvin, accompanying signs of heightened hydrogen mobility. These results may enhance the understanding of seismic activities and refine the models concerning Earth's deep interior and its long-term development.

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00:00Scientists may have uncovered a strange state of matter deep inside Earth.
00:04Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo found evidence that iron hydride could become
00:09superionic under extreme conditions similar to those in Earth's inner core.
00:14In this state, iron atoms remain locked in a solid structure,
00:17while hydrogen moves through the lattice almost like a liquid.
00:21The team compressed iron hydride to pressures between 50 and 110 gigapascals
00:26and heated it above 2,000 Kelvin. A key transition was detected near 1590 Kelvin,
00:32supporting the idea that superionic iron hydride could exist inside the inner core.
00:37The findings may help explain unusual seismic wave behavior
00:41and improve scientists' understanding of Earth's deep interior.
00:45Researchers also estimate that hydrogen would move extremely slowly under actual core conditions,
00:51potentially remaining trapped there for longer than Earth's age.
00:55Disclosure
00:55This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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