New intermetallic compounds R3Fe28Ta (R=Gd, Tb, Y) and their related hydrid
es and carbides were successfully stabilised with the monoclinic structure
of the Nd3Fe29-xTix type. Insertion of hydrogen and carbon atoms up to abou
t 8 and 4, respectively, induce: an increase of the lattice parameters and
of the Curie temperature. An analysis of the magnetisation versus the appli
ed magnetic field using oriented samples was made for Tb3Fe28Ta and its hyd
ride and carbide. Changes of the easy axis direction as dependent on temper
ature and the nature of the inserted element were observed. (C) 2000 Elsevi
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