Refractory (planetary science) (Volcanology 🌋)

In planetary science, any material that has a relatively high equilibrium condensation temperature is called refractory. The opposite of refractory is volatile. The refractory group includes elements and compounds like metals and silicates which make up the bulk of the mass of ...

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