Iron State with Temperature and Pressure

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The discussion centers on the phase states of iron (solid, liquid, gas) in relation to temperature and pressure, specifically seeking a phase diagram similar to that of water. The user inquires whether iron can exist in a liquid state under vacuum conditions. Relevant resources include a phase diagram for water and a research paper by Boehler that may provide insights into iron's properties under varying conditions.

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Hello, I'm new to the forum and joined because I have a question regarding Iron Properties. I'm interested mainly to understand the Earth's Magnetic field better. So here's my question. Is there some sort of chart plotting Iron State (Gas, Liquid, Soild) in a Temperature vs. Pressure diagram. Much like this chart on water phase diagram here.

http://www1.lsbu.ac.uk/water/phase.html

Unlike water is is possible to have iron in a liquid stage in a vacuum? Thanks.
 
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This may be of help: http://mahi.ucsd.edu/Guy/sio224/boehler.pdf"
 
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