Abstract
The collapse of the Co moment in the ferrimagnetic Er1-xLuxCo2 compounds has been studied by means of magnetization, magnetostriction and 59Co spin echo measurements. The collapse of the Co moment is observed at the critical concentration around x = 0.3 in zero magnetic field. The application of a high magnetic field also induces the moment collapse in the compounds below the critical concentration, which is observed as a metamagnetic transition. From the metamagnetic transition field of ErCo2 observed at 52 T, the exchange constant between Er and Co can be estimated to be JErCo = - 1.3 × 10-22 J.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 315-320 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 229 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering