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This note corrects nonphysical Drude model parameters presented for molten iron and nickel. A comparison of the corrected Drude models with data published in the literature shows that a simple Drude form is inadequate to describe the optical properties of molten iron and nickel.
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In cgi units, ω p = (4πN e e 2/m e )1/2. SI units are used throughout this note.
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Daun, K.J. Discussion of “Normal Spectral Emissivity Measurement of Liquid Iron and Nickel Using Electromagnetic Levitation in Direct Current Magnetic Field.”. Metall Mater Trans A 47, 3300–3302 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-016-3527-2
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