Abstract:We investigate the evolution of the cores of rocky planets with masses 0.8-2 M Earth and variable bulk and mantle iron contents • The content and distribution of iron in a planetary body significantly influence core evolution and magnetic field lifetimes • The cores of iron-rich planets tend to become fully solid, shutting off any pre-existing magnetic field and shortening the dynamo lifetime
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