Published November 16, 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

Magnetic properties of the RCo3Sn (R=Gd to Tm) compounds

  • 1. Ivan Franko Nat. Univ., Lviv (Ukraine). Dept. of Chem.
  • 2. Laboratoire de Cristallographie, CNRS, BP 166, 38042 Cedex 9, Grenoble (France)
  • 3. Laboratoire de Magnetisme Louis Neel, CNRS, BP 166, 38042 Cedex 9, Grenoble (France)

Description

The RCo3Sn compounds where R=Gd to Tm, as well as the new SmCo3Sn, have been synthesised and their magnetic properties investigated from 4 to 300 K and under 7-9 T. These alloys order ferromagnetically, the Curie temperatures ranging from 10 K for R=Tm to 130 K for R=Gd. Their magnitude together with their linear variation versus the 'de Gennes' factor tend to show that Co is not magnetic in this series. Besides, a smooth superimposed metamagnetic type behaviour occurs in GdCo3Sn below 22 K around 1.2 T. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Journal Volume
312
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 9-11
ISSN
0925-8388
CODEN
JALCEU