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New neutron diffraction results on magnetic properties of the cubic rare earth compounds HoP and PrX/sub 2/ (X = Ru, Rh, Ir, Pt)

Journal Article · · AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.33692· OSTI ID:6344138

Neutron diffraction studies performed on polycrystalline, NaCl type HoP in external magnetic fields yield <100> as easy directions of magnetization in the ferromagnetic state. The magnetic ordering of the MgCu/sub 2/ type Laves phase systems PrX/sub 2/ (X = Ru, Rh, Ir, Pt) was investigated on powdered samples by means of neutron diffraction. Simple ferromagnetic structures were observed. The determined Curie temperatures confirm bulk measurements, and the values of the ordered magnetic moments indicate crystal field effects.

Research Organization:
Institut fuer Reaktortechnik, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
OSTI ID:
6344138
Journal Information:
AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States), Journal Name: AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States) Vol. 89; ISSN APCPC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English