Mössbauer investigations on Np3S5

The 59.5 keV Mössbauer resonance of ²³⁷Np has been measured in Np₃S₅ at 77 and 4.2 K. At 77 K, two different quadrupolar splittings are observed. The first one (δ₁ = −5(1) mm sec⁻¹/NpAl₂) is assigned to the Np⁴⁺ ions and the second one (δ₂ = 28(1) mm sec⁻¹/NpAl₂) is assigned to the Np³⁺ ions. At 4.2 K the spectrum gives a ratio of areas S(Np³⁺)/S(Np⁴⁺) of 2.0. These results clearly confirm the crystallographic data of this mixed-valence material.     

A Fe Mössbauer study of Mn2P

It is shown that ⁵⁷Fe substitutes for Mn(1) in Mn₂P. The Néel temperature is found to be 110 K and the magnetic moments for the iron atoms are estimated to be 0.63μ_B. All iron atoms have the same moment in contrast to what was found for Mn(1) atoms in an earlier neutron diffraction study by Yessik. A magnetic triangular substructure for Mn(1) is therefore proposed.     

Lattice sternheimer factor of Eu(OH)3 from Mössbauer spectral study

The Mössbauer spectra of powdered Eu(OH)₃ were recorded between 300 and 4.2 K, with ¹⁵¹SmF₃ as source. The spectra showed one single absorption line having definite width but without any fine structure. The lattice Sternheimer factor γ_∞ of ¹⁵¹Eu in Eu(OH)₃ was estimated with the help of these spectra as well as by using the values of some physical parameters obtained from spectral and magnetic susceptibility measurements on pure single crystal of Eu(OH)₃, The value of lattice Sternheimer factor (= -87) thus evaluated is slightly larger than that value ( = - 80) for ¹⁵⁴Eu in ethylsulphate host. This result is consistent with the γ_∞ values of other rare-earth ions and also with the results obtained from magnetic and optical experiments on Eu(OH)₃.     

metamagnetic behavior of linear chain pyridine compounds: Co(Pyridine)2Cl2, Fe(Pyridine)2Cl2, Fe(Pyridine)2(NCS)2 and Ni(Pyridine)2Cl2

Magnetic phase transitions in the pyridine (pyr) compounds Co(pyr)₂Cl₂, Fe(pyr)₂Cl₂, Fe(pyr)₂(NCS)₂ and Ni(pyr)₂Cl₂ have been observed at applied magnetic fields of ～0.7, 0.7, 1.1 and 2.7 kG respectively. These low field phase transitions are observed in the Fe and Ni compounds at T = 4.2 K, and in the Co compound at T < 3K, and are consistent with metamagnetic behavior. Magnetic saturation is not achieved in any of these compounds for fields of 60 kG, reflecting high anisotropy.     

Mössbauer spectroscopic study of the thermal spin crossover in [Fe(II)(isoxazole)6](ClO4)2

The ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy of mononuclear [Fe(II)(isoxazole)₆](ClO₄)₂ has been studied to reveal the thermal spin crossover of Fe(II) between low-spin (S=0) and high-spin (S=2) states. Temperature-dependent spin transition curves have been constructed with the least-square fitted data obtained from the Mössbauer spectra measured at various temperatures between 84 and 270 K during a cooling and heating cycle. This compound exhibits an unusual temperature-dependent spin transition behaviour with T_C(↓)=223 and T_C(↑)=213 K occurring in the reverse order in comparison to those observed in SQUID observation and many other spin transition compounds. The compound has three high-spin Fe(II) sites at the highest temperature of study of which two undergo spin transitions. The compound seems to undergo a structural phase transition around the spin transition temperature, which plays a significant role in the spin crossover behaviour as well as the magnetic properties of the compound at temperatures below T_C. The present study reveals an increase in high-spin fraction upon heating in the temperature range below T_C, and an explanation is provided.     

Electron paramagnetic resonance measurements for (La,Y)2/3(Ca,Ba)1/3MnO3

We have measured the paramagnetic (PM) resonance behavior as a function of temperature for various manganese perovskites (La,Y)_2/3(Ca,Ba)_1/3MnO₃ with an average A-site size r_A basically covering the whole region of ferromagnetic (FM) metallic ground state. We show that at least three regions with different magnetic behaviors can be distinguished by two phase lines: T_onset−r_A and T_c−r_A. For each given r_A, the complete PM and long-range FM behaviors appear above T_onset and below T_c, respectively; while some anomalous PM behaviors appear for the intermediate temperature range of T_onset<T<T_c . A possible magnetic transition process is discussed in order of decreasing temperature from high-T complete paramagnetism to low-T long-range ferromagnetism.     

Analysis of the paramagnetic susceptibility of Fe(HCOO)2·2H2O

The paramagnetic susceptibility of powdered Fe(HCOO)₂·2H₂O is analysed by the combined method of high temperature expansion and molecular field approximation. The experimental data are well explained by the consistent model obtained in the previous specific heat analysis.     

Magnetic behaviour of Y(Fe, M)2 compounds M = Al, Co, Rh, Ir

In Y(Fe, M)₂ compounds, the presence of Fe moments even at high M concentrations and the appearance of a percolation limit for the onset of long range magnetic order is typical. A dominance of the volume contribution to the isomer shift is obtained, indicating that for the Fe atoms charge transfers are of minor importance.     

Molecular material—{N(n-C4H9)4[Ni(II)0.5 Fe(II)0.5 Fe(III)(C2O4)3]}∞: Magnetic, Mössbauer and electrical conductivity studies

We have attempted to characterize the magnetic and electrical properties of a new mixed-metal molecular material {NBu₄[Ni(II)_0.5Fe(II)_0.5Fe(III)(ox)₃]}_N synthesized by the use of trioxalatoferrate as the building block. Mössbauer spectroscopy was utilized in order to understand local spin structures in this compound. The results indicate that the compound is a semiconducting ferrimagnet with T_N=30 K and room temperature conductivity of 6×10⁻¹⁵ Ω⁻¹ cm⁻¹ along with 1.8 eV activation energy under dark. The compound has no appreciable electrical response towards illumination.     

Magnetic and Mössbauer data of Fe in K2ZnF4, analyzed in the spin Hamiltonian formalism

Magnetic measurements on single crystals and Mössbauer spectra of powders under magnetic field, recorded on Fe²⁺ doped K₂ZnF₄, have been analyzed in the spin Hamiltonian formalism. The data slightly depart from the expectations of a spin 2 in D_4h symmetry. The occurrence of vibronic effects is discussed.     

Fe site populations in Sm2(Co, Fe)17 and Sm(Co, Fe, Cu, Zr)8.35 alloys

We have investigated the crystallographic site distribution of Fe atoms in Sm₂(Co_1−xFe_x)₁₇ and Sm(Co_0.90−vFe_vCu_0.08---Zr_0.02)_8.35 alloys by means of Mössbauer spectroscopy. Fe shows a strong preference for 2c (dumbbell) sites in the former system, but in the multicomponent alloys such preference is reduced. This result gives support to a model proposed by Ray, according to which Zr-vacancy pairs displace Fe---Fe dumbbell pairs during the solutionizing heat treatment of these permanent-magnet materials.     

Electron paramagnetic resonance of Mn IN (NH4)2Co2(SO4)3 and (NH4)2Ni2(SO4)3 single crystals

EPR studies are reported on single crystals of ammonium cobalt sulphate and ammonium nickel sulphate containing Mn²⁺ ions. In each case only one magnetic complex of Mn²⁺ ion is found. The resonance lines in the case of Mn²⁺ doped ammonium nickle sulphate are characterised by a strong angular dependence of line intensities. The resonance lines in both the cases are fitted to a spin-Hamiltonian corresponding to orthorhombic symmetry.     

Electronic density of states in pseudobinary compounds Y(Fe-Co)2 and Y(Mn-Co)2

Densities of states in pseudobinary compounds are calculated by making use of the coherent potential approximation (CPA) [3] and the recursion method. Applications are made for Y(Fe-Co)₂, Y(Mn-Co)₂ and Zr(Fe-Co)₂. The total and local magnetic moments of Y(Fe-Co)₂ and Zr(Fe-Co)₂ are calculated and compared with the experimental results.     

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.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of Pr(Fe 1-xCo x) 2 and Pr 1-yTb y(Fe 0.4Co 0.6) 2 alloys

Measurement of X-ray diffraction, magnetization and magnetostriction was made on the Pr(Fe_1-xCo_x)₂ (x=0.4, 0.5 and 0.6) and Pr_1-yTb_y(Fe_0.4Co_0.6)₂ (y=0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3) alloy series. It was found that a cubic phase with the MgCu₂ structure can be obtained in the Pr(Fe_1-xCo_x)₂ series only at x=0.6. The Pr_1-yTb_y(Fe_0.4Co_0.6)₂ system has the cubic MgCu₂ structure over the studied range for y. The lattice constant and magnetization decrease and the Curie temperature increases with increasing y. At 7 K, Pr_1-yTb_y(Fe_0.4Co_0.6)₂ samples are found to have huge intrinsic coercivities, which are associated with narrow domain walls. It is also found from X-ray measurement that in Pr_1-yTb_y(Fe_0.4Co_0.6)₂ the spontaneous magnetostriction ₁₁₁ increases due to Tb substitution, while the saturation magnetostriction _s is much lower than ₁₁₁. This can be attributed to the large value of ₁₀₀ with an opposite sign to ₁₁₁, which may be caused by the filling of the d band due to Co substitution. PACS 75.80.-g; 61.10.-i; 75.60.-d     

Magnetic susceptibility studies of (CH2)3(NH3)2FeCl2Br2 and (CH2)6(NH3)2FeCl2Br2

The magnetic susceptibility of the layered compounds (CH₂)₃(NH₃)₂FeCl₂Br₂ and (CH₂)₆(NH₃)₂FeCl₂Br₂ has been measured in the range 80 < T < 300 K. The results follow a Curie-Weiss behavior in the range 120 < T < 300 K but are field dependent for T < 120 K. The results are interpreted in terms of a two-dimensional antiferromagnetic interaction which is canted. A comparison with the corresponding pure chloride compounds is given.     

Magnetische untersuchungen an ternären SE (Fe, Al)2 laves-phasen (SE = Y, Gd. Dy, Ho)

The mixed crystal series SE (Fe, Al)₂ (SE = Y, Gd, Dy, Ho) have been investigated crystallographically, magnetically and by means of Mössbauer-spectroscopy on ⁵⁷Fe. Proposed interpretations are given for the concentration dependence of the moment per Fe atom, which is calculated assuming a constant SE moment equal to that determined from the corresponding SEAl₂ compound. By Al-substitution small domain walls and high ratios of the anisotropy and exchange energy are deduced from magnetic and Mössbauer measurements.     

Electron paramagnetic resonance of Re4+ : (NH4)2 PtCl6

The electron paramagnetic resonance of Re⁴⁺ in single crystals of (NH₄)₂PtCl₆ at frequencies near 10 GHz is reported. The results are interpreted in terms of two types of centre, one with octahedral symmetry and the other with an axial distortion along a trigonal axis. It is suggested that this distortion could be due to variations in the orientations of the ammonium ions.     

Uniaxial stress measurements on Rb2PbCu(NO2)6 and K2PbCu(NO2)6

EPR measurements on crystals of compressed tetragonal Rb₂PbCu(NO₂)₆ and K₂PbCu(NO₂)₆ subjected to uniaxial stress have been carried out at various temperatures. The results indicate that uniaxial stress can reorient the crystal axes in both compounds and that smaller stresses are required for Rb₂PbCu(NO₂)₆ than for K₂PbCu(NO₂)₆ at comparable temperatures. Larger stresses are required at lower temperatures.     

Study of the electron paramagnetic resonance spectra of Zn(antipyrine)2(NO3)2:VO

In this work, a full ligand-field energy matrix (10×10) diagonalization treatment for 3d¹ ions in tetragonal symmetry is developed on the basis of the two-s.o.-coupling-parameter model. Spin Hamiltonian parameters (g factors g_∥, g_⊥ and hyperfine structure constants A_∥, A_⊥) of the tetragonal V⁴⁺ center in Zn(antipyrine)₂(NO₃)₂ are calculated from the complete energy matrix diagonalization method and the perturbation theory method. The calculated results from both methods are not only close to each other but also in good agreement with the experimental values. Furthermore, the compressed defect structure of V⁴⁺ center is discussed.