The magnetic susceptibility measurements of turbidity current sediments from Fuxian Lake of Yunnan Province and their correlations with earthquakes

This paper has advanced a new method for determining historical earthquakes. Its object of study is lake sediments. The research method is environmental magnetism represented by susceptibility. The purpose is extracting historical earthquake informations from lake sediments to explore the correlation between the turbidity current sediments initiated by the earthquakes and historical earthquakes round Fuxian Lake.

Fabric characteristics of in situ sand with/without liquefaction verified by anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility

It is well known that fabric of sand may significantly affect mechanical behaviors and liquefaction resistance of sand.Various optical techniques are currently utilized to visualize the fabric,especially the distribution of the long axis of soil particles.However,none of these methods provides an ideal solution in laboratory tests and in situ observation.In this study,anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility(AMS)was first proposed as a convenient and efficient way to evaluate the liquefaction of clean sand.At first,investigations with scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and AMS were simultaneously conducted on two groups of soil specimens with different initial fabrics to verify the feasibility of the AMS technique.Then,80 in situ samples were collected to analyze the feature of liquefied and non-liquefied sand layers through AMS tests.It is clearly known from the test results that the natural sedimentary fabric was destroyed during liquefaction and the fabric anisotropy was greatly changed after liquefaction.The feasibility of evaluating soil fabric using the AMS survey was verified by the laboratory tests.Furthermore,the applicability of AMS in detecting liquefied layer in situ was confirmed for the first time.

Changes in magnetic susceptibility and grain size of Holocene sediments of the Pearl River estuary and climate changes reflected by them

Through the Pearl River Estuary Wan Qing-sha W2 core AMS 14^C dating of sediments, combining with paleomagnetic test, pollen analysis, and comprehensive comparison with other relevant records, the regional framework of Holocene age was established. Using the combined feature grain size and magnetic susceptibility proxies for the environment, climate change information in the area since about 6 000 cal yr BP was obtained. The result showed the area since the middle Holocene had experienced three stages climate changes of warm and dry - cool and wet temperature and humidity South area of China in the late Holocene climate （especially rainfall） had important changes, corresponding to the Northern Hemisphere solar radiation reducing, air temperature decreasing, Asian monsoon weakening, and it had close ties with activities to strengthen El Nino - Southern Oscillation events.

Millennial-centennial Scales Climate Changes of Holocene Indicated by Magnetic Susceptibility of High-resolution Section in Salawusu River Valley, China

The upmost segment （Holocene series） of the Milanggouwan stratigraphic section （MGS 1） in the Salawusu River valley shows 11 sedimentary cycles of dune sands and fluvio-lacustrine facies, or dune sands and paleosols. The analysis of the magnetic susceptibility of this segment suggests that there are 11 magnetic susceptibility cycles with the value alternating from low to high, in which the layers of the dune sands correspond to the lower value of the magnetic susceptibility and the layers of fluvio-lacustrine facies and paleosols correspond to the higher peaks. The study reveals that the low and high magnetic susceptibility values indicate the climate dominated by cold-arid winter monsoon and warm-humid summer monsoon of East Asia, respectively, and the study area has experienced at least 22 times of milleunial-centennial scales climate alternation from the cold-arid to the warm-humid during the Holocene. In terms of the time and the climate nature, the variations basically correspond to those of the North Atlantic and some records of cold-warm changes in China as well. They might be caused by the alternation of winter and summer monsoons in the Mu Us Desert induced by global climate fluctuations in the Holocene.

Early Cretaceous Climate Changes Recorded in Magnetic Susceptibility and Color Index Variations of the Lower Liupanshan Group, Central China

This study carried out comprehensive analysis on sedimentology, magnetic susceptibility （7of） and color data of the continental sediments of the Liupanshan Group in Central China so as to obtain climatic change information during the 129.14-122.98 Ma interval. Based on the results of the Xlf and of the redness （a＊）, the section can be divided into two segments： （1） 129.14-126.3 Ma, with the lowest Xlf values and strongly variable relatively high values of redness and （2） 126.3-122.98 Ma, with high Elf values and relatively low redness. Analysis of the lithology and facies as well as the magnetic minerals and their contents points to a detrital origin of the magnetic minerals and this allow us to interpret the relationship between magnetic susceptibility variations and climate changes. Our study shows that the climate was significantly dry and hot during the whole studied interval although the interval between 126.3 Ma and 122.98 was a little bit cooler with increased humidity.

Magnetic susceptibility variations of the Edicaran cap carbonates in the Yangtze platform and their implications for paleoclimate

Magnetic susceptibility(MS)data were obtained from 11 sections of the Doushantuo(Edicaran)cap carbonate that directly overlies the Nantuo glacial diamictite in the southeastern margin of the Yangtze plat-form.The MS data revealed two regionally correlatable peaks at the bottom and top of the cap carbonate,sepa-rated by an interval of low values.The lower MS peak coincides with high percentage of insoluble siliciclastic residues that are compositionally identical to the matrix of the underlying diamictite,suggesting its origin con-trolled mainly by detrital components during the first phase of cap carbonate deposition at the end of the glacia-tion.The upper MS peak is associated with high clay content and iron sulfides,and can be interpreted as either derived from enhanced greenhouse weathering that could have brought more terrigenous components into the ocean,or the result of ocean anoxia at the late stage of cap carbonate deposition that could led to formation of abundant iron sulfides.The regionally consistent MS curves from the cap carbonates provided the first geo-physical record for the rapid climate change from icehouse to greenhouse conditions in the aftermath of the Neoproterozoic“snowball Earth”event.

A New Model for Correlation between the Marine Benthic Oxygen Isotope and Red Clay Magnetic Susceptibility on the Chinese Loess Plateau

Objective Aeolian sediments on the Chinese Loess Plateau contain some of the best continental archives of palaeoclimate change in the Late Cenozoic. The consensus that alternating MS in loess-paleosols in China was due to the strengthening and weakening of the East Asian palaeomonsoon provides an excellent climate record when correlated with global ice volume. Significantly, new basal dates from the red clay underlying the loess-paleosol sequence indicate that wind-blown dust began to accumulate on the Chinese Loess Plateau at least 22 million years ago. There are differences of opinion,

Characteristics of the Density and Magnetic Susceptibility of Rocks in Northern Borneo and their Constraints on the Lithologic Identification of the Mesozoic Rocks in the Southern South China Sea

Based on the volume magnetic susceptibility and specific gravity measurements and mineral and lithologic identification results for 540 samples,the rock type,density,and magnetic susceptibility of rocks from northern Borneo were analyzed,and the applicability of gravity and magnetic data to the lithologic identification of the Mesozoic strata in the southern South China Sea was assessed accordingly.The results show that there are 3 types and 25 subtypes of rocks in northern Borneo,mainly intermediate-mafic igneous rocks and exogenous clastic sedimentary rocks,with small amounts of endogenous sedimentary rocks,felsic igneous rocks,and metamorphic rocks.The rocks that are very strongly-strongly magnetic and have high-medium densities are mostly igneous rocks,tuffaceous sandstones,and their metamorphic equivalents.The rocks that are weakly magnetic-non-magnetic and have medium-very low densities are mostly conglomerates,sandstones,siltstones,mudstones,and coal.The rocks that are weakly magnetic-diamagnetic and have highmedium densities are mostly limestones and siliceous rocks.The Cenozoic rocks are characterized by low densities and medium susceptibilities;the Mesozoic rocks are characterized by medium densities and medium-high susceptibilities;and the pre-Mesozoic rocks are characterized by high densities and low magnetism.Based on these results and the distribution characteristics of the various rock types,it was found that the pre-Mesozoic rocks produce weak regional gravity anomalies;the Mesozoic sedimentary rocks produce negative regional gravity anomalies;whereas the Mesozoic igneous rocks produce positive regional gravity anomalies;and the Cenozoic igneous rocks produce positive regional gravity anomalies.The regional high magnetic anomalies in the southern part of the South China Sea originate from the Mesozoic mafic igneous rocks and their metamorphic equivalents;and the regional medium magnetic anomalies may be produced by the felsic igneous rocks and their metamorphic equivalents.Accordingly,the identification of the Mesozoic lithology in the southern South China Sea shows that the Mesozoic sedimentary rocks are distributed over a large area of the southern South China Sea.Thus,it is concluded that the Mesozoic strata in this area have the potential for oil and gas exploration.

Where are the Volcanic Calderas in the Xiangshan Volcanic Basin of Jiangxi？ Implications from Anisotropy of Magnetic Susceptibility

Objective As the world＇s third largest volcanic type uranium ore field,the Xiangshan volcanic basin has attracted much attention for its large industrial value.The ore hosting rocks are mainly the early Cretaceous rhyodacite and porphyroclastic lava,as well as small amounts of high level intrusive acidic rocks and metamorphic rocks.

EPR and Magnetic Susceptibility Investigation of Fe Ions in B_2O_3-SrF_2 Glass Matrix

The structural and magnetic properties of an oxide-fluoride mixed vitreous matrix 2B2O3-SrF2, were explored by using Fe impurities as probes. Information about the structural units involving iron ions, their valence state, the strengths and type of interactions involving them was obtained using EPR spectroscopy and magnetic susceptibility measurements.

Low symmetry aspects in spectroscopic and magnetic susceptibility studies of Tb^(3+)(4f^8) in TbAlO_3

The three sets of crystal field parameters （CFPs） obtained from spectroscopic and magnetic susceptibility studies of Tb3＋（4f^8） ions in TbAlO3 by Gruber et al. （J. Lumin. 128 （2008） 1271） were reanalyzed. These sets, fitted from experimental energy levels, are physically equivalent and correspond to specific choices of the axis system. Proper interpretation of experimental data for Tb3＋ ions at monoclinic C8 symmetry sites in TbAlO3 crystal requires clarification of several intricate low syrmnetry aspects, namely, （a） three equivalent forms of monoclinic CF Hamiltouian, （b） relative orientation of the crystallographic axis system w.r.t, the symmetry-adapted axis system, （c） monoclinic standardization of CFPs, （d） distinction between the actual and apparent low symmetry effects exhibited by CFPs, and （e） nominal nature of all fitted CFP sets. For this purpose, modeling of CFPs for Tb3＋ in TbAlO3 was carried out using at the first stage only the Coulomb, i.e. point charge, eonlribntions in the exchange charge model. The point charge model calculated CFPs disagree with the experimental CFPs, especially the rank k=6 CFPs. To explain this discrepancy and to verify the correcmess of the theoretical CFP calculations additionally the superposition model was employed. The methods of analysis and modeling of CFP sets for monoclinic symmetry cases proposed here proved useful for the studied case as well as might be used for other ion-host systems exhibiting monoclinic or triclinic local site symmetry. Partial results for Tb3＋ ions in TbAlO3 were presented here, whereas detailed results were given in a follow-up paper.

Magnetic susceptibility measurements on metakaolin admixtured cement hydrated with ground water and sea water

The role of metakaolin in the properties of Portland cement hydrated with ground water and sea water was described by magnetic susceptibility study. Cement pastes containing 0wt%, 10wt%, 20wt% and 30wt% replacement of metakaolin and in a water/cement （W/C） ratio of 0.4 were prepared. The susceptibility at different hydration periods was determined by Faraday Curie balance and it was related to the changes in setting time and compressive strength of admixtured cement. Compared with sea water-treated cement paste, the magnetic susceptibility of ground water-treated cement paste is higher in value. The observed result shows that, irrespective of water, the magnetic susceptibility increases with increasing metakaolin percentage replacement level in cement.

EPR and Magnetic Susceptibility Studies of Cr^(3+) Ions in the 70TeO_2·25B_2O_3·5PbO Glass Matrix

By using EPR and magnetic susceptibility measurements, the Cr ion distribution in the xCr2O3.(1-x)[70TeO2·25B2O3·5PbO] glasses with 0＜x≤20 mol% was studied. EPR investigation evidencedthe presence of Cr3+ ions in agreement with the experimentally obtained atomic magnetic moment values. For concentrations x≤3 mol%, the isolated Cr3+ ions coexist with those coupledby dipole-dipole interactions. For x＞3 mol%, the Cr3+ ions participate in superexchange interactions and are predominantly antiferromagnetically coupled.

EPR and Magnetic Susceptibility Investigations of Fe Containing TeO_2-B_2O_3-SrF_2 Glasses

Iron ions were used as probes to explore the structural and magnetic properties of 70TeO2'25B2O3' 5SrF2 vitreous matrix. The distribution of Fe3+ ions on different structural aggregates was revealed by means of EPR, as depending on Fe2O3 concentration. Strongly distorted octahedral sites were detected for the isolated paramagnetic ions, and also clusters of Fe ions especially at high Fe2O3 content of samples. Magnetic susceptibility measurements evidenced both dipoledipole and superexchange type interactions involving iron ions. Mixed valence states of iron ions were also detected

Postmortem ^(7)Li NMR analysis for assessing the reversibility of lithium metal electrodes in lithium metal batteries

Despite the proficiency of lithium(Li)-7 NMR spectroscopy in delineating the physical and chemical states of Li metal electrodes,challenges in specimen preparation and interpretation impede its progress.In this study,we conducted a comprehensive postmortem analysis utilizing ^(7)Li NMR,employing a stan-dard magic angle spinning probe to examine protective-layer coated Li metal electrodes and LiAg alloy electrodes against bare Li metal electrodes within Li metal batteries(LMBs).Our investigation explores the effects of sample burrs,alignment with the magnetic field,the existence of liquid electrolytes,and precycling on the ^(7)Li NMR signals.Through contrasting NMR spectra before and after cycling,we identi-fied alterations in Li^(0) and Li^(+) signals attributable to the degradation of the Li metal electrode.Our NMR analyses decisively demonstrate the efficacy of the protective layer in mitigating dendrite and solid elec-trolyte interphase formation.Moreover,we noted that Li*ions near the Li metal surface exhibit magnetic susceptibility anisotropy,revealing a novel approach to studying diamagnetic species on Li metal elec-trodes in LMBs.This study provides valuable insights and practical guidelines for characterizing distinct lithium states within LMBs.

Magnetic Properties as Indicators of Cu and Zn Contamination in Soils

Concentrations of copper （Cu） and zinc （Zn） and various magnetic parameters in contaminated urban roadside soils were investigated using chemical analysis and magnetic measurements. The results revealed highly elevated Cu and Zn concentrations as well as magnetic susceptibility in the roadside soils. The mean concentrations of Cu and Zn in these roadside soils were almost twice those in average Chinese soils, with the mean magnetic susceptibility of the roadside soils reaching about 179 ×10^-8 m^3 kg^-1. This enhanced magnetic susceptibility was attributed to the presence of anthropogenic soft ferrimagnetic particles. A low frequency-dependent susceptibility （2.5%± 1.0%） observed in the roadside soils indicated the coarse multidomain （MD） ferrimagnetic grains to be the dominant contributor to magnetic susceptibility. The Cu and Zn concentration of the soils had highly significant linear correlations with magnetic susceptibility （P 〈 0.01）, anhysteretic remanent magnetization （P 〈 0.01）, and saturation isothermal remanent magnetization （P 〈 0.01）. This suggested that heavy metals were associated with ferrimagnetic particles in soils, which were attributed to input of traffic emissions and industrial activities. Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectra of magnetic extracts of the roadside soils further suggested the llnk between the magnetic signal and concentrations of heavy metals. Thus, the magnetic parameters could provide a proxy measure for the level of heavy metal contamination and could be a potential tool for the detection and mapping of contaminated soils.

Effect of Reduction Associated with Organic Matter Decomposition on Magnetic Properties of Red Soils

Five soils derived from different parent materials were sampled from red soilregion of southern China and studied by magnetic methodology to understand to what extent ironreduction would affect soil magnetic properties and how iron reduction would affect the magneticminerals in soils. Reduction associated with organic matter decomposition strongly affected soilmagnetic parameters at low pH. The losses of original soil magnetic signals in terms of magneticsusceptibility (X), 'Soft' isothermal remanent magnetization ('Soft' IRM), anhysteretic remanentmagnetization (ARM) and saturation isothermal remanent magnetization (SIRM) at pH 4～6 during thetwo-month saturation treatment, were 66%～94%, 54%～90%, 64%～95% and 33%～83%, respectively. Thesechanges were interpreted as a consequence of substantial dissolution of maghaemite and haematite inthe soils. At pH 10, however, there was no significant magnetic change observed. Moreover, stablesingle domain soil maghaemite grains were also sensitive to reduction, which suggested that bothpedogenic and detrital maghaemite were not stable in acid and reducing environments. Goethite,instead, was the most stable iron form under reducing conditions.

Syntheses and Magnetic Properties of Cu（Ⅱ）－RE（Ⅲ） Heterobinuclear Complexes with N，N′－Bis（3－carboxyisalicylidene）－trimethylenediamine

ine heterobinuclear complexes of Cu (Ⅱ)-RE (Ⅲ) with N, N′-bis-(3-car-boxylsalicylidene ) trimetliylenediamine (TS) were syntliesized and characterized bymeans of elemental analyses, molar conductivity, thermogravimetry,IR and elec-tronic spectra. The measurements of variable-temperature magnetic susceptibilitysliow that there exists only a very weak antiferromagnetic spin exchange interactionbetween the ions of Cut(Ⅱ) and RE(Ⅲ) in CuRETSCI . 3H_2O.

Hydrothermal Reaction, Structure and Magnetic Properties of a Binuclear Cobalt Complex with N-donor Ligand:2-Methyldipyrido[3,2-f:2ˊ3ˊ-h]quinoxaline

One complex [Co1.5（C6H5CHCHCOO）3（Medpq）]·H2O（C6H5CHCHCOO = cinnamic acid, Medpq = 2-methyldipyrido[3,2-f：2,3-h]quinoxaline） 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, TG, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Complex 1 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 10.224（5）, b = 14.572（5）, c = 15.139（5）A, α = 112.704（5）, β = 97.168（5）, γ = 109.749（5）, V = 1871.8（13） 3 and Z = 2（at 293（2） K）. In the crystal structure, the Co（1） ion is hexa-coordinated with six atoms from three different cinnamic acid ligands and the symmetric three different cinnamic acid ligands; the Co（2） center adopts a coordination environment with two nitrogen atoms from Medpq ligand and four oxygen atoms from two different cinnamic ligands, assuming a slightly distorted octahedral geometry, respectively. The negative value of the Weiss constant indicates antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between the Co ions.

Magnetic Behavior of Ferri-ferromagnetic Alloy in Presence of External Magnetic Field

The magnetic behavior of the mixed ferro-ferrimagnetie alloy with （Aa Bb Cc）y D structure composed of Ising spins SA=1, SB = 5/2, SC= 2, and SD = 3/2 in the presence of the external magnetic field is investigated by the use of the effective field theory. The role of concentration b is discussed in this system in detail. Results show that for a =0.4, only when the concentration b is in the region 0.60 ≥b 〉 0.34 can the ferrimagnetic behavior be seen. Otherwise, the alloy shows ferromagnetic behavior.