Magnetic behaviour of some Mn.III2.VI4 compounds and their alloys

Measurement of the magnetic susceptibility χ as a function of temperature were made on polycrystalline samples from the alloy systems Cd_1−zMn_zGa₂Se₄, Zn_1−zMn_zGa₂Se₄ and Cd_1−zMn_zIn₂Te₄ which had been subjected to various heat treatments. The 1/χ versus T curves indicated that for the Zn---Se alloys, for all values of z, samples slowly cooled to room temperature were antiferromagnetic showing ideal Curie-Weiss behaviour, but for samples quenched from 700°C the behaviour was a mixture of antiferromagnetic and spin-glass. For the Cd---Se alloys, samples from the range (0.6 < z < 1.0) showed very similar behaviour, but in the range (0 < z < 0.6) even the very slowly cooled samples showed a mixture of antiferromagnetic and spin-glass behaviour. For the Cd---Te alloys, all samples, however heat-treated, showed spin-glass form. Values of the Curie-Weiss constant Ф were determined from all of the 1/χ versus T curves, and by comparison with the T(z) phase diagrams for the different alloy systems, the values of Ф were correlated with the ordering of the Mn atoms on the cation lattice. It is shown that the experimental values of Ф can give a very convenient way of determining the type of ordering and the degree of order in such alloys.     

Magnetic phase transition in (Fe,Mn)65Ni35 alloys

Magnetization measurements on the Fe₆₀Mn₅Ni₃₅ and Fe₅₀Mn₁₅Ni₃₅ alloy samples were carried out in the temperature range 80T300 K and in magnetic fields up to 8 kOe. The Fe₆₀Mn₅Ni₃₅ was found to order ferromagnetically with a Curie temperature, T_c, above 300 K. From the temperature dependence of the spontaneous magnetization, M_s, it was concluded that the magnetic behavior of Fe₆₀Mn₅Ni₃₅ follows Wohlfarth theory of weak itinerant ferromagnet. The Fe₅₀Mn₁₅Ni₃₅ sample exhibits a magnetic phase transition from ferromagnetism to paramagnetism at T_c=242 K. The critical amplitudes and critical exponents (β, γ and δ) have been determined by using Arrott plots, Kouvel–Fisher method and scaling plots of the reduced magnetization and reduced magnetic field. The values of β, γ and δ are discussed and compared with the results obtained for various theoretical models and also with the experimentally determined values for related systems obtained by others.     

钙钛矿锰氧化物(La1-xGdx)4/3Sr5/3Mn2O7 (x=0, 0.025) 磁性和输运性质研究

采用传统的高温固相烧结法制备了双层钙钛矿锰氧化物(La_1-xGd_x)_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂ O₇ (x=0, 0.025)多晶样品. 通过X射线衍射仪研究发现样品为Sr₃Ti₂O₇型四方结构, 空间群为I4/mmm; 磁性测量表明, Gd³⁺掺杂后的样品(La_0.975Gd_0.025)_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂O₇的三维磁有序转变温度(T_C1^3D)、磁化强度(M)均降低, 这是由于Gd³⁺的掺杂引起晶格的畸变, 从而使得晶格常数发生改变, 减弱了铁磁耦合而导致的; 通过电子自旋共振谱测量发现, 在T_C^3D<T<300 K温度范围内, 两样品在顺磁的基体上均有短程的铁磁团簇存在, 出现了相分离现象. 电性测量表明: 两样品分别在T_C1^3D (La_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂O₇ 样品的三维磁有序转变温度, T_C0^3D)<T<300 K温度范围内均以三维变程跳跃的方式导电, 分析得出Gd³⁺的掺杂使得载流子局域长度的减小. 这表明载流子需要吸收更多的能量才能克服晶格的束缚进行跳跃, 因此(La_0.975Gd_0.025)_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂ O₇ 样品的电阻较高.     

Anomalous magnetotransport phenomena in θ-(BEDT-TTF)2I3

Anomalous magnetotransport phenomena have been observed in θ-(BEDT-TTF)₂I₃ crystals at temperatures below 15 K. The magnetoresistance M : (1) is a linear function of the magnetic field H, (2) is not affected by the angle between the electric current and the magnetic field, (3) but depends on the magnetic field orientation with respect to the crystal axis. Magnetoresistance is expressed as M = (aH²_a + bH²_b + cH²_c)₀^-3/2/H in terms of H = (H_a, H_b, H_c), the zero field resistivity ₀, and parameters a, b, and c which are independent of temperature and magnetic field. We have found that b a > c. Magnetoresistance up to 40 is observed for H = 7T along the b-axis at T = 1.5K.     

钙钛矿锰氧化物(La_(1-x)Eu_x)_(4/3)Sr_(5/3)Mn_2O_7(x=0,0.15)的磁性和电性研究

通过传统固相反应法制备了钙钛矿锰氧化物(La1-xEux)4/3Sr5/3Mn2O7(x=0,0.15)多晶样品,并且对其磁性和电性进行了研究.磁性测量表明:随着温度的降低,样品经历了一个复杂的转变过程,在温度为T*时经历二维短程铁磁有序转变,在温度为TC时进入三维长程铁磁态.随着Eu的掺杂,T*和TC减小,并且样品(La0.85Eu0.15)4/3Sr5/3Mn2O7在低温区表现出自旋玻璃行为.电性质测量表明:在母体La4/3Sr5/3Mn2O7中La位掺杂Eu后电阻率明显变大,金属绝缘转变温度TMI降低,磁电阻峰值增大.这些影响归因于较小的Eu3+离子替代La3+离子导致平均离子半径减小,晶格发生畸变.此外,较小的Eu3+离子优先占据层间岩盐层的R-site,使La3+,Sr3+,Eu3+离子在(La0.85Eu0.15)4/3Sr5/3Mn2O7中的分布更加有序,所以x=0.15的样品的ρ-T曲线只有一个峰.     

钙钛矿型锰氧化物(La$lt;sub$gt;0.8$lt;/sub$gt;Eu$lt;sub$gt;0.2$lt;/sub$gt;)$lt;sub$gt;4/3$lt;/sub$gt;Sr$lt;sub$gt;5/3$lt;/sub$gt;Mn$lt;sub$gt;2$lt;/sub$gt;O$lt;sub$gt;7$lt;/sub$gt;的磁性和电性研究

采用传统固相反应法制备钙钛矿型锰氧化物 (La_0.8Eu_0.2)_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂O₇多晶样品, X-射线衍射分析表明, 样品(La_0.8Eu_0.2)_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂O₇结构呈现良好的单相. 通过磁化强度随温度的变化曲线(M-T)、不同温度下磁化强度随磁场的变化曲线(M-H)和电子自旋共振谱发现: 在300 K以下, 随着温度的降低, 样品先后经历了二维短程铁磁有序转变 (T_C^2D ≈ 282 K)、三维长程铁磁有序转变(T_C^3D ≈ 259 K)、奈尔转变(T_N ≈ 208K)和电荷有序转变(T_CO ≈ 35 K); 样品 (La_0.8Eu_0.2)_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂O₇在T_N以下, 主要处于反铁磁态; 在T_C^3D达到370 K时, 样品处于铁磁-顺磁共存态, 在370 K以上时样品进入顺磁态. 此外, 分析电阻率随温度的变化曲线(ρ-T)得到: 样品在金属-绝缘转变温度(T_P ≈ 80 K)附近出现最大磁电阻值, 其位置远离T_C^3D, 表现出非本征磁电阻现象, 其磁电阻值约为61%. 在T_CO以下, 电阻率出现明显增长, 这是由于温度下降使原本在高温部分巡游的e_g电子开始自发局域化增强所致. 通过对 (La_0.8Eu_0.2)_4/3Sr_5/3Mn₂O₇的ρ-T 曲线拟合, 发现样品在高温部分的导电方式基本遵循小极化子的导电方式. 关键词： 磁性 电性 金属-绝缘转变温度 电子自旋共振     

The anomalous behaviour of Gd atoms (Fe1−xMnx)2 compounds

The educed Gd atoms in the X-structure (Th₆Mn₂₃-type) of Gd(Fe_1−xMn_x)₂ were magnetically investigated by comparing with Gd₆(Fe_1−yMn_y)₂₃ whose structure is Th₆Mn₂₃-type. The magnetic properties of Gd(Fe_1−xMn_x)₂ (0.4≤x≤0.7) were observed to be quite similar to those of Gd₆(Fe_1−yMn_y)₂₃ (0.4≤y≤0.7).     

Spin fluctuations in weakly itinerant ferromagnets Y(Co1−xAlx)2

The nuclear spin-lattice relaxation rate, 1/T₁, has been measured in weak itinerant ferromagnets Y(Co_1−xAl_x)₂. The temperature and magnetic field dependence of 1/T₁T has been found to be well described by the self-consistent renormalization (SCR) theory of spin fluctuations. The parameters characterizing spin fluctuations in this system were estimated from NMR and magnetic measurements. The temperature dependence of susceptibility calculated from these parameters well reproduces the experimental results.     

The order of magnetic phase transition in La(Fe1−xCox)11.4Si1.6 compounds

Magnetic transitions in La(Fe_1−xCo_x)_11.4Si_1.6 compounds with x=0–0.08, have been studied by DC magnetic measurements and Mössbauer spectroscopy. The temperature dependence of the Landau coefficients has been derived by fitting the magnetization, M(μ₀H), using the Landau expansion of the magnetic free energy. For x0.02 there is a strongly first-order magnetic phase transition between ferromagnetic and paramagnetic (F–P) states in zero external field and a metamagnetic transition from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic (P–F) above T_c. Increasing the cobalt content drives the F–P transition towards second order and eliminates the metamagnetic transition.     

Effective Ru moment in RuSr2Eu2−xCexCu2O10 from high-temperature magnetic susceptibility

We have made high-temperature (250 K<T<800 K) DC susceptibility measurements in the compounds RuSr₂Eu_2−xCe_xCu₂O₁₀ for x=0.6,0.8, and 1.0 in order to determine the Ru effective magnetic moment. After carefully subtracting all contributions to the magnetic susceptibility except that of the Ru ions, we have been able to fit the Ru susceptibility with a law χ_Ru=χ₀+C_Ru/(T−Θ_Ru). We have found that the Ru effective moment falls between the values expected for Ru⁵⁺ in spin states and . We have also found a dependence of μ_eff(Ru) and Θ_Ru with the Ce content x.     

Spin fluctuations of Y(Mn1−xAlx)2 and Y1−xScxMn2

The thermal expansion and low temperature and low temperature specific heat were measured for Y_1−xScxMn2. The results are discussed in terms of spin fluctuations and compared with those of Y(Mn_1−xAl_x)₂, which show al local moment character. It is revealed that Y_1−xSc_xMn₂ is a typical nearly antiferromagnet in which giant spin fluctuations are thermally excited.     

Magnetic moments and Fe hyperfine field interactions in Y(Fe1−xRux)2 ternaries

Measurements of magnetization and ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectra have been made for Y(Fe_1−xRu_x)₂. The C15 type cubic structure is stabilized for xx 0.7. The C15 compounds is ferromagnetic with T_c200 K and its saturation moment decreases monotonically with increasing x, while the ⁵⁷Fe hyperfine field decreases only slightly with x. From these results, it is deduced that the Ru atoms have an induced moment of ≈1μ_B in the range x 0.2. In the C14 type phase, no magnetic ordering develops even at 4.2 K.     

Disruption of antiferromagnetic order in Zn-doped La2CuO4

The magnetic phase diagram of La₂(Cu_1−xZn_x)O₄ has been determined from zero-field muon-spin-rotation (ZF-μSR) data taken at LAMPF for 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.10. Antiferromagnetic onset temperatures follow T_N(x) from susceptibility measurements on the same samples. However, the order becomes long range, as evidenced by a well-defined internal magnetic field, only at temperatures well below T_N. Extrapolation of our results yields T_N → 0 K at x = 0.11 for a single (Cu_1−xZn_x)O₂ plane, and comparison with YBa₂(Cu_1−xZn_x)₃O₆ implies identical disruption of magnetism by Zn doping in the single- and double-plane systems.     

Investigation of light scalar resonances a0(980)/ƒ0(980) with ANKE

A program to investigate the light scalar resonances a₀(980)/ƒ₀(980) in hadronic interactions via their decay into the πη and channels has started at the ANKE spectrometer of COSY-Jülich. As the first step the reactions pp → dπ⁺X and pp → dK⁺X have been measured at two energies, T_p = 2.65 GeV and 2.83 GeV. The status of the analysis at T_p = 2.65 GeV is presented. A total cross section of about 50 nb has been determined for the reaction .     

Structural and lithium intercalation studies of Mn(0.5−x)CaxTi2(PO4)3 phases (0≤x≤0.50)

Materials from the Mn_(0.5−x)Ca_xTi₂(PO₄)₃ (0≤x≤0.50) solid solution were obtained by solid-state reaction in air at 1000 °C. Selected compositions were investigated by powder X-ray diffraction analysis, ³¹P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and electrochemical lithium intercalation. The structure of all samples determined by Rietveld analysis is of the Nasicon type with the R space group. Mn²⁺/Ca²⁺ ions occupy only the M1 sites in the Ti₂(PO₄)₃ framework. The divalent cations are ordered in one of two M1 sites, except for the Mn_0.50Ti₂(PO₄)₃ phase, where a small departure from the ideal order is observed by XRD and ³¹P MAS NMR. The electrochemical behaviour of Mn_0.50Ti₂(PO₄)₃ and Mn_(0.5−x)Ca_xTi₂(PO₄)₃ phases was characterised in Li cells. Two Li ions can be inserted without altering the Ti₂(PO₄)₃ framework. In the 0≤y≤2 range, the OCV curves of Li//Li_yMn_0.50Ti₂(PO₄)₃ cells show two main potential plateaus at 2.90 and 2.50–2.30 V. Comparison between the OCV curves of Li//Li_(1+y)Ti₂(PO₄)₃ and Li//Li_yMn_0.50Ti₂(PO₄)₃ shows that the intercalation occurs first in the unoccupied M1 site of Mn_0.50Ti₂(PO₄)₃ at 2.90 V and then, for compositions y>0.50, at the M2 site (2.50–2.30 V voltage range). The effect of calcium substitution in Mn_0.50Ti₂(PO₄)₃ on the lithium intercalation is also discussed from a structural and kinetic viewpoint. In all systems, the lithium intercalation is associated with a redistribution of the divalent cation over all M1 sites. In the case of Mn_0.50Ti₂(PO₄)₃, the stability of Mn²⁺ either in an octahedral or tetrahedral environment facilitates cationic migration.     

Temporary phase segregation processes during the oxidation of (Fe0.7Mn0.3)0.99O in N2---H2O atmosphere

A two-step thermochemical cycle with the ternary metal oxide system (Fe_{1 − x}Mn_x)₃O₄/(Fe_{1 − x}Mn_x)_{1 − y}O is applied to convert solar energy to chemical energy. Experimental investigations on the water splitting reaction of (Fe_{1 − x}Mn_x)_{1 − y}O revealed temporary formation of a manganese rich rock salt phase and an iron rich spinel phase due to phase segregation processes.     

Magnetic properties of the Bi1.95Sr2.05−xLaxCuOy (Bi-2201) superconducting phase

We have investigated the reversible mixed-state magnetization M of three lanthanum substituted Bi_1.95Sr_2.05−xLa_xCuO_y (Bi-2201) ceramic samples having different critical temperatures T_c ranging from 20.0 to 35.5 K. As for the Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O_8+δ (Bi-2212) phase, we found that anisotropy of Bi-2201 is large. A manifestation of this anisotropy is the field independent magnetization M^* observed at a temperature T^*. In the framework of the London model, and including thermal fluctuations of vortices, we found for the temperature dependence of the penetration depth λ_ab(T) = λ_ab(0)[1 − (T/T_c0)ⁿ]^−1/2, with n 1.7 and λ_ab (T = 0) 4000 Å. The estimated upper critical fields μ₀H_c2,c are of the order of 10 T. We observe a peculiar negative slope M/T at low temperature and sufficiently high external magnetic field. This feature seems to be a characteristic of the Bi-2201 phase. However, we do not know whether it is associated with the superconducting mixed-state. A small amount of magnetic impurities could also be responsible for this behavior. Finally, the behavior of the reversible magnetization of the Bi-2201 samples investigated, which are situated at the optimal and in the overdoped region, did not indicate any unusual temperature dependence for the upper critical field H_c2,c.     

Effect of Sn doping on the magnetic and transport properties of LaMnO3+δ

We report the influence of the Sn doping on the magnetotransport properties of the LaMnO_3+δ perovskite. Two series of samples with nominal LaSn_xMn_1−xO_3+δ (I series) and La_{(1−x)/(1+x)}Sn_xMn_1−xO_3+δ (II series) compositions (x=0, 0.025, 0.05 and 0.10) were prepared at T_s=750°C. The M(T) data under 0.01 and 0.5 T for the I series reveal a depressed magnetization as the Sn content increases suggesting the presence of magnetic clusters with a superparamagnetic behavior. Resistivity measurements indicate an insulator material for all Sn content independently of the applied magnetic field. On the contrary, for the II series the M(T) and M(H) data reveal FM behavior and an improvement of the magnetization as Sn increases. These samples show magnetoresistance. The magnetotransport properties are discussed in terms of the presence of A-site cation vacancies.     

Temperature dependence of induced magnetic anisotropy in metallic glasses (Fe1 − xCox)78Si10B12

The variations of induced magnetic anisotropy with annealing and measuring temperatures in metallic glasses (Fe_{1 − x}Co_x)₇₈Si₁₀B₁₂ have been measured. It was found that K_u (T) was proportional to Mⁿ_s (T) for T below 200°C, and the index n varied with the cobalt content x and annealing conditions, not being smaller than 3. To the predictions of the existing pair-ordering and single-ion theories, the above results are anomalous. By considering the distributions of exchange integrals and activation energies in metallic glasses, this anomalous behaviour could be explained properly.     

Tuning the multiferroic properties of Pb(Fe1/2Nb1/2)O3 by cationic substitution

A series of substituted lead iron niobate compounds with the general formula Pb²⁺_(1−x)A^Z_x(Fe_{{(1−(2−Z)x)/2}}Nb_{{(1+(2−Z)x)/2}})O₃ (0<x<0.6 and A=La³⁺, K⁺ or Sr²⁺) were prepared by a modified solid-state synthesis. The relative concentrations of Fe³⁺ and Nb⁵⁺ were adjusted to compensate the charge imbalance due to the aliovalent substitution. The dielectric constant and magnetic susceptibilities were studied as a function of temperature. The temperature of the dielectric maximum, T_M, of the substituted compounds decreased linearly with increasing concentration of the substituent ions. The magnetic measurements showed an antiferromagnetic transition at temperatures T_N1 due to the superexchange interactions mediated by Fe–O–Fe and an additional antiferromagnetic-type transition at T_N2. T_N1 linearly increased with the increasing concentration of Fe³⁺ ion at the B-site of ABO₃-type substituted compounds. T_M is shown to be directly dependent on the concentration of the ferroactive Nb⁵⁺ ions at the B-site and Pb²⁺ ions at the A-site.