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Magnetic properties of Ho{sub 1-x}Er{sub x}Al{sub 2} alloys

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4793605· OSTI ID:22102407
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  1. Ames Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011-3020 (United States)
HoAl{sub 2} exhibits a first order spin reorientation transition at 20 K. Heat capacity measurements showed that when Ho is partially replaced by Er in Ho{sub 1-x}Er{sub x}Al{sub 2}, the spin reorientation transition is gradually suppressed, while slowly shifting to higher temperatures with increasing Er concentration. In this paper, we investigate the magnetic properties of pseudo binary Ho{sub 1-x}Er{sub x}Al{sub 2} alloys by ac and dc magnetization measurements. The magnetization data show that the magnetic interactions below T{sub C} are dramatically modified when Er is added in Ho{sub 1-x}Er{sub x}Al{sub 2}. For a better explanation of the experimental data, results of first principles calculations have been presented as well.
OSTI ID:
22102407
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 17 Vol. 113; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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