SmZn(11)-type derivative compound in the Yb-Zn-Al system: Crystal structure and magnetic properties

Abstract

Crystal structure and magnetic properties are reported for Yb(3.50)Zn(32.1)Al(1.4) prepared in single-crystalline form. It adopts the SmZn(11)-type of structure (SG P6/mmm) with lattice parameters a=0.90458(1), c=0.88547(1) nm.

The phase composition was analyzed by XRD, chemical and electron microprobe analysis. The ytterbium atoms in this compound are in the non-magnetic 4f(14) state. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc.

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Keywords

• SmZn11-type
• derivative
• compound
• Yb-Zn-Al
• system
• Crystal structure
• magnetic
• properties