ISSN:
1063-7834
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The lattice parameters a and c of the tetragonal intermetallic compounds RMn2Ge2 (R=La, Sm, Gd, Nd, Tb, and Y) have been measured by x-ray diffraction in the temperature interval 10–800 K. Anomalies are observed in the temperature dependence of a and c due to phase transitions from the paramagnetic to the magnetically ordered state in the Mn subsystem, transitions between various magnetically ordered phases due to a change in the magnitude and sign of the Mn-Mn exchange interaction, and magnetic transitions caused by ordering of the rare-earth subsystem leading to a rearrangement of the magnetic structure of the Mn subsystem. It is concluded that, along with the lattice parameter a, the lattice parameter c also has an influence on the Mn-Mn exchange interaction.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/1.1131119
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