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Synthesis and characterization of the reduced niobates CaLnNb{sub 2}O{sub 7}, Ln = La-Pr, Sm, Gd-Lu, with the pyrochlore-type structure

Journal Article · · Materials Research Bulletin
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  1. Moscow State Univ. (Russian Federation). Chemical Dept.
  2. Stockholm Univ. (Sweden)
  3. Royal Inst. of Tech., Stockholm (Sweden). Dept. of Solid State Physics
New reduced niobates, CaLnNb{sub 2}O{sub 7}, Ln = Pa-Pr, Sm, Gd-Lu, with the pyrochlore-type structure were synthesized in sealed Nb ampoules at 1350-1500 C for 6--10 h. The prepared compounds were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. The magnetic measurements showed that all of the samples except the La, Sm, and Lu compounds exhibited Curie-Weiss behavior. The compounds were found to be electrically insulating.
OSTI ID:
638344
Journal Information:
Materials Research Bulletin, Journal Name: Materials Research Bulletin Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 33; ISSN MRBUAC; ISSN 0025-5408
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English