Magnetic properties of a new intermetallic compound Ho2Ni2Pb

Authors
Munoz-Sandoval, E Chinchure, AD Hendrikx, RWA Mydoshi, JA
Citation
E. Munoz-sandoval et al., Magnetic properties of a new intermetallic compound Ho2Ni2Pb, EUROPH LETT, 56(2), 2001, pp. 302-308
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
EUROPHYSICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
02955075 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
302 - 308
Database
ISI
SICI code
0295-5075(200110)56:2<302:MPOANI>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Single-phase, textured samples of a new orthorhombic intermetallic compound Ho2Ni2Pb have been fabricated (space group Cmmm). Here the bulk magnetic p roperties are presented as determined via magnetization, susceptibility, he at capacity and resistivity measurements. The results exhibit two distinct magnetic transitions and large metamagnetic effects. Such behaviour is rela ted to the unusual rare-earth symmetry of the highly anisotropic crystal st ructure.