Spin fluctuations in Fe2P above its curie temperature

doi:10.1016/0304-8853(89)90278-3

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

Volume 78, Issue 2, February 1989, Pages 269-278

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Abstract

Magnetic fluctuations in a sample of Fe₂P at a range of temperatures above its Curie point have been investigated by polarised neutron scattering. Spin correlations up to a distance of 12 Å are found to persist up to at least 780 K (3.7T_C). The mean square paramagnetic moment of the iron atoms decreases slightly with temperature but is similar (1.9μ²_B) to that observed in the ferromagnetic phase.

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Spin fluctuations in Fe2P above its curie temperature

Abstract

J. Solid State Chem.

J. Solid State Chem.

J. Solid State Chem.

J. Magn. Magn. Mat.

J. Magn. Magn. Mat.

J. Magn. Magn. Mat.

J. Magn. Magn. Mat.

J. Magn. Magn. Mat.

Acta Chem. Scand.

Ph.D. thesis

J. Phys. Soc. Japan

Spin fluctuations in Fe₂P above its curie temperature