Published February 15, 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Theoretical study of phase stability in LaNi5-LaCo5 alloys

  • 1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States). Physics Dept.
  • 2. Gunma University, Faculty of Engineering, Kiryu, Gunma 376 (Japan)
  • 3. Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 980-77, Sendai (Japan)

Description

The phase stability of LaNi5-LaCo5 alloys with the CaCu5 type crystal structure (P6/mmm) has been investigated from first principles. The alloy is computed to form a continuous solid solution. Ferromagnetism increases with Co concentration, in accordance with experimental observations. It is found that Co impurities in LaNi5 have a strong preference for the three-fold degenerate non-basal sites (Ni-II, 3g). This preference persists at high temperatures, as has been observed in actual alloys by neutron scattering. The softness in the c direction is shown to increase with increasing Co concentration in the alloy. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Journal Volume
248
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 90-97.
ISSN
0925-8388
CODEN
JALCEU