Phase Transitions and Magnetocaloric Properties in MnCo 1−x Zr x Ge Compounds
- Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale, IL (United States). Dept. of Physics
- Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States). Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
The structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of ( ) have been studied through X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and magnetization measurements. Results indicate that the partial substitution of Zr for Co in decreases the martensitic transition temperature ( ). For = 0.02, was found to coincide with the ferromagnetic transition temperature ( ) resulting in a first-order magnetostructural transition (MST). A further increase in zirconium concentration ( = 0.04) showed a single transition at . The MST from the paramagnetic to ferromagnetic state results in magnetic entropy changes ( ) of 7.2 J/kgK for = 5 T at 274 K for = 0.02. The corresponding value of the relative cooling power (RCP) was found to be 266 J/kg for = 5 T. Thus, the observed large value of MCE and RCP makes this system a promising material for magnetic cooling applications.
- Research Organization:
- Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale, IL (United States); Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- FG02-06ER46291; FG02-13ER46946
- OSTI ID:
- 1363725
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 1430123
- Journal Information:
- Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, Journal Name: Advances in Condensed Matter Physics Vol. 2017; ISSN 1687-8108
- Publisher:
- HindawiCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- Egypt
- Language:
- English
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