Synthesis, crystal structure, electric and magnetic properties of new UNiSi₂ splat

We explored the crystal structure, magnetic and transport properties of UNiSi₂ material, which was prepared by rapid solidification—splat cooling. The UNiSi₂ splat is mostly single phase, the refinement of crystal structure indicated orthorhombic CeNiSi₂-type structure (space group Cmcm) with lattic...

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Date:2017
Main Authors: Molčanová, Z., Mihalik, M., M. Mihalik Jr., Rajňák, M., Zentková, M., Huráková, M., Kavečanský, V., Paukov, M., Havela, L., Cieslar, M., Milianchuk, K.
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Language:English
Published: Фізико-технічний інститут низьких температур ім. Б.І. Вєркіна НАН України 2017
Series:Физика низких температур
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Online Access:https://nasplib.isofts.kiev.ua/handle/123456789/175141
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Journal Title:Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Cite this:Synthesis, crystal structure, electric and magnetic properties of new UNiSi₂ splat / Z. Molčanová, M. Mihalik, M. Mihalik Jr., M. Rajňák, M. Zentková, M. Huráková, V. Kavečanský, M. Paukov, L. Havela, M. Cieslar, K. Milianchuk // Физика низких температур. — 2017. — Т. 43, № 8. — С. 1224-1228. — Бібліогр.: 18 назв. — англ.

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Summary:We explored the crystal structure, magnetic and transport properties of UNiSi₂ material, which was prepared by rapid solidification—splat cooling. The UNiSi₂ splat is mostly single phase, the refinement of crystal structure indicated orthorhombic CeNiSi₂-type structure (space group Cmcm) with lattice parameters a = 4.0082 Å, b = 16.0813 Å and c = 4.0064 Å. Also SEM analysis revealed the morphology exhibiting dendritic grains in the matrix. TEM images indicate mixed structure formed by crystalline particles embedded into amorphous or nanocrystalline matrix. Magnetic and electrical properties of the splat resemble properties of samples, which were prepared by conventional methods, exhibiting a ferromagnetic transition at about 91 K and similar temperature dependence of resistivity. The coercive field of μ₀Hc = 2.25 T is much enhanced due to the magnetic anisotropy introduced by the sample preparation technique. Barkhausen jumps were observed on the hysteresis loop. Magnetization of the sample does not saturate in magnetic fields up to μ₀H = 18 T.