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Competing magnetic ground states in non-superconducting Ba(Fe1-xCrx)2As2

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
OSTI ID:1006464
We present neutron diffraction measurements on single-crystal samples of nonsuperconducting Ba(Fe{sub 1-x}Cr{sub x}){sub 2}As{sub 2} as a function of Cr doping for 0 x 0.47. The average spin-density-wave moment is independent of concentration for x 0.2 and decreases rapidly for x 0.3. For concentrations in excess of 30% chromium, we find a new competing magnetic phase consistent with G-type antiferromagnetism which rapidly becomes the dominant magnetic ground state. Strong magnetism is observed for all concentrations measured, naturally explaining the absence of superconductivity in the Cr-doped materials.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); High Flux Isotope Reactor
Sponsoring Organization:
SC USDOE - Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1006464
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 83; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English