We have measured Pr L(3) edge X-ray absorption near edge structure spe
ctra XANES) on well characterized samples of Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3O7-delta ((Y
,Pr)BCO) system for different Pr concentrations (x = 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.
0). Additional peak at similar to 14 eV above the main edge was observ
ed. The variation of the relative intensities of the main edge and its
satellite (similar to 14 eV) peak with Pr concentrations and broadeni
ng of the main edge is discussed. Copyright (C) 1996 Published by Else
vier Science Ltd