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there is high temparatures in the core upto 5000 to 6000 celcius. then why is the core of the earth remains solid?

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Earth's inner core consists mostly of iron with lesser amounts of nickel and silicon , which accounts for high density. Due to enormous temperature and tremendous pressure, the inner core remains to be in a solid state.

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