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A new {open_quotes}1201{close_quotes} mercury-based cuprate with HgCe mixed layers: The oxide Hg{sub 0.4}Ce{sub 0.5}Cu{sub 0.1}Sr{sub 2-x}La{sub x}CuO{sub 4+{delta}}

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry
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  1. Universite de Caen (France); and others

A new {open_quotes}1201{close_quotes} mercury cuprate Hg{sub 0.4}Ce{sub 0.5}Cu{sub 0.1}Sr{sub 2-x}La{sub x}CuO{sub 4+{delta}} characterized by Hg,Ce and Sr,La mixed layers has been isolated. The electron diffraction study evidences a quadruple cell with regard to the classical 1201 cell resulting in a doubling of the b and c parameters. The origin of the superstructure is assumed to be due to an ordering between mercury and cerium within the same layers as observed in mixed Hg,Pr layers. XRD calculations and HREM observations support this point of view. Order-disorder phenomena and extended defects observed in these compounds and described and discussed. No superconductivity has been detected.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
146480
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 116; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English