[meteorite-list] Iron Meteorite Hardness vs Nickel Content

From: Jeff Kuyken <jeff_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:32:08 2004
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G'day List,

Does anyone know if there is a direct relation between the amount of =
nickel present in a meteorite and its hardness. For example; is a =
meteorite with say 5% nickel softer than a meteorite with 15%-20% =
nickel? Does this come down to Kamacite vs Taenite?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff Kuyken
I.M.C.A. #3085
www.meteorites.com.au
www.meteoritesaustralia.com

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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>Jeff Kuyken<BR>I.M.C.A. #3085<BR><A=20
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