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Fast-neutron-induced transformation of the Y/sub 3/Fe/sub 5/O/sub 12/ ionic structure

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)

We propose a model of ionic-structure transformation of Y/sub 3/Fe/sub 5/O/sub 12/ induced by fast neutron irradiation, which permits one to interpret coherently the changes in the physical properties observed recently by Podsekin and co-workers. The model is based on a mechanism of transformation of ion pairs (O/sup 2 -/-Fe/sub d//sup 3 +/) into (O/sup -/-Fe/sub d//sup 2 +/) resulting from the transfer of an electron from o/sup 2 -/ anions to the nearest-neighboring Fe/sub d//sup 3 +/ cations in tetrahedral sites. The number x of Fe/sub d//sup 3 +/ cations transformed into Fe/sub d//sup 2 +/ cations can be directly determined from magnetization measurements.

Research Organization:
Laboratoire de l'Etat Polycristallin Ceramique, 179 Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique 1, Place Aristide Briand, F-92190 Meudon Bellevue, France
OSTI ID:
6767367
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 30:4; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English