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Basalt Magma Liquidus Temperature & Dissolved Water Depression Calculator

Easily calculate and compute basalt magma liquidus temperature & dissolved water depression calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Nominal 1-bar dry liquidus for primitive basalt (~1180 - 1240 °C).

Typical arc basalt water content ~1.0 to 6.0 wt%.

2000 bar ≈ 200 MPa ≈ ~7 km crustal storage depth.

Calculated Result
1,144 °C

Hydrous Liquidus

Hydrous Liquidus

1,144 °C

Hydrous Liquidus Temp Celsius

1144

Water Depression Delta T Celsius

76

Pressure Elevation Delta T Celsius

10

Magma Phase Regime

Hydrous basaltic liquidus computed under crustal confining pressure

1,144 — °C

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the depressed liquidus crystallization temperature of basaltic melts as a function of dissolved water concentration and crustal confining pressure.T_{\text{liq}} = T_{\text{dry}} + \left(\frac{dT}{dP}\right)P - 40\cdot (\%\text{H}_2\text{O})^{0.7}

Basalt Liquidus Temperature Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.02865728581.1kHydrous Liquidus

What Is the Basalt Magma Liquidus Temperature & Dissolved Water Depression Calculator?

This tool computes basalt magma liquidus temperature & dissolved water depression calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Basalt Magma Liquidus Temperature & Dissolved Water Depression Calculator Work?

Calculates the depressed liquidus crystallization temperature of basaltic melts as a function of dissolved water concentration and crustal confining pressure.

Basalt Magma Liquidus Temperature & Dissolved Water Depression Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

Tliq=Tdry+(dTdP)P−40⋅(%H2O)0.7T_{\text{liq}} = T_{\text{dry}} + \left(\frac{dT}{dP}\right)P - 40\cdot (\%\text{H}_2\text{O})^{0.7}

Calculates the depressed liquidus crystallization temperature of basaltic melts as a function of dissolved water concentration and crustal confining pressure.

How to Use the Basalt Magma Liquidus Temperature & Dissolved Water Depression Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Basalt Magma Liquidus Temperature & Dissolved Water Depression Calculator Example

Input Values:

dryLiquidusTempCelsius:1210
waterContentWeightPercent:2.5
pressureBar:2000
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required °C.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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