Structural Transformations and Retention of Radiogenic 4He in Platinum Minerals under Mechanical Deformations

Abstract

The results are presented of the first studies to be carried out on ⁴He retention under mechanical deformation of isoferroplatinum (Pt₃Fe) from a unique placer deposit at the Konder and Uorgalan rivers and from indigenous shows of the alkaline–ultrabasic Konder Massif (Khabarovsk krai, Russia). It was found that the deformation of Pt₃Fe of the Pm-3m cell resulted in structural transformations with the appearance of domains and subsequent conversion into native platinum (Pt, Fe) of the Fm-3m cell.