A first-order itinerant electron metamagnetic (IEM) transition above the Curie temperature Tc for ferromagnetic La(Fe_xSi_1-x)13 compounds has been confirmed by applying magnetic field. The volume change just above T_...A first-order itinerant electron metamagnetic (IEM) transition above the Curie temperature Tc for ferromagnetic La(Fe_xSi_1-x)13 compounds has been confirmed by applying magnetic field. The volume change just above T_C for x=0.88 is huge of about 1.5%, which is caused by a large magnetic moment induced by the IEM transition. These compounds have a possibility for practical applications as giant magnetostrictive materials. Pronounced Invar effects bring about a negative thermal expansion below TC, closely correlated with the negative mode-mode coupling among spin fluctuations.展开更多
The magneto-transport properties are investigated in metamagnetic CoMnSi0.ssGe0.12 alloy. By applying a magnetic field or increasing temperature, a metamagnetic phase transition from antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic...The magneto-transport properties are investigated in metamagnetic CoMnSi0.ssGe0.12 alloy. By applying a magnetic field or increasing temperature, a metamagnetic phase transition from antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic is observed in this alloy. Around the metamagnetic phase transition, CoMnSi0.88Ge0.12 alloy exhibits a large and negative magnetoresistance effect （-32%） under a magnetic field of 20 kOe （1Oe = 79.5775 A/m）, which is ascribed to the spin-dependent scattering of conduction electrons.展开更多
The magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects （MCE） of HoNiGa compound are investigated systematically. The HoNiGa exhibits a weak antiferromagnetic （AFM） ground state below the Neel temperature TN of 10 K, a...The magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects （MCE） of HoNiGa compound are investigated systematically. The HoNiGa exhibits a weak antiferromagnetic （AFM） ground state below the Neel temperature TN of 10 K, and the AFM ordering could be converted into ferromagnetic （FM） ordering by external magnetic field. Moreover, the fie/d-induced FM phase exhibits a high saturation magnetic moment and a large change of magnetization around the transition temperature, which then result in a large MCE. A large -△SM of 22.0 J/kg K and a high RC value of 279 J/kg without magnetic hysteresis are obtained for a magnetic field change of 5 T, which are comparable to or even larger than those of some other magnetic refrigerant materials in the same temperature range. Besides, the μ0H2/3 dependence of ｜△SPKM｜ well follows the linear fitting according to the mean-field approximation, suggesting the nature of second-order FM-PM magnetic transition under high magnetic fields. The large reversible MCE induced by metamagnetic transition suggests that HoNiGa compound could be a promising material for magnetic refrigeration in low temperature range.展开更多
The dynamic magnetic behavior of the kinetic metamagnetic spin-5/2 Blume-Capel model is examined, within a mean-field approach, under a time-dependent oscillating magnetic field. To describe the kinetics of the system...The dynamic magnetic behavior of the kinetic metamagnetic spin-5/2 Blume-Capel model is examined, within a mean-field approach, under a time-dependent oscillating magnetic field. To describe the kinetics of the system, Glauber- type stochastic dynamics has been utilized. The mean-field dynamic equations of the model are obtained from the Master equation. Firstly, these dynamic equations are solved to find the phases in the system. Then, the dynamic phase transition temperatures are obtained by investigating the thermal behavior of dynamic sublattice magnetizations. Moreover, from this investigation, the nature of the phase transitions （first- or second-order） is characterized. Finally, the dynamic phase diagrams are plotted in five different planes. It is found that the dynamic phase diagrams contain the paramagnetic （P）, antiferromagnetic （AF5/2, AF3/2, AF1/2） phases and five different mixed phases. The phase diagrams also display many dynamic critical points, such as tricritical point, triple point, quadruple point, double critical end point and separating point.展开更多
An intrinsic two-way shape memory effect with a fully recoverable strain of 1.0%was achieved in an as-prepared Ni50Mn37.5Sn12.5 metamagnetic shape memory microwire fabricated by Taylor-Ulitovsky method.This two-way sh...An intrinsic two-way shape memory effect with a fully recoverable strain of 1.0%was achieved in an as-prepared Ni50Mn37.5Sn12.5 metamagnetic shape memory microwire fabricated by Taylor-Ulitovsky method.This two-way shape memory effect is mainly owing to the internal stress caused by the retained martensite in austenite matrix,as revealed by transmission electron microscopy observations and highenergy X-ray diffraction experiments.After superelastic training for 30 loading/unloading cycles at room temperature,the amount of retained martensite increased and the recoverable strain of two-way shape memory effect increased significantly to 2.2%.Furthermore,a giant recoverable strain of 11.2%was attained under a bias stress of 300 MPa in the trained microwire.These properties confer this microwire great potential for micro-actuation applications.展开更多
Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects （MCEs） of the HoPdA1 compounds with the hexagonal ZrNiAl-type and the orthorhombic TiNiSi-type structures are investigated. Both the compounds are found to be antiferro...Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects （MCEs） of the HoPdA1 compounds with the hexagonal ZrNiAl-type and the orthorhombic TiNiSi-type structures are investigated. Both the compounds are found to be antiferromagnet with the Nrel tem- perature TN=12 and 10 K, respectively. A field-induced metamagnetic transition from antiferromagnetic （AFM） state to ferro- magnetic （FM） state is observed below TN. For the hexagonal HoPdA1, a small magnetic field can induce an FM-like state due to a weak AFM coupling, which leads to a high saturation magnetization and gives rise to a large MCE around TN. The maxi- mal value of magnetic entropy change （ASM） is -20.6 J/kg K with a refrigerant capacity （RC） value of 386 J/kg for a field change of 0-5 T. For the orthorhombic HoPdA1, the critical field required for metamagnetic transition is estimated to be about 1.5 T, showing a strong AFM coupling. However, the maximal ASM value is still -13.7 J/kg K around TN for a field change of 0-5 T. The large reversible ASM and considerable RC suggest that HoPdA1 may be an appropriate candidate for magnetic re- frigerant in a low temperature range.展开更多
The phase transition of Nd_(2)In and Pr_(2)In has been studied and found to be between the first-order and second-order nature.Hardly any hysteresis nor obvious cell volume changes are presented.Concurrently the field...The phase transition of Nd_(2)In and Pr_(2)In has been studied and found to be between the first-order and second-order nature.Hardly any hysteresis nor obvious cell volume changes are presented.Concurrently the field-triggered metamagnetism is demonstrated with lambda-like peak on specific heat curve.For the field change of 7 T,giant magnetic entropy changes of 13.2 J kg^(-1)K^(-1) and 19.5 J kg^(-1)K^(-1) and adiabatic temperature changes of 6.5 K and 7.4 K have been achieved in Nd_(2)In and Pr_(2) In alloys respectively,which is partially contributed by strong magnetoelastic coupling represented by high saturation magnetostriction of~450 ppm.Such unique feature is proposed to be originated from the delocalized 5d electrons,as evidenced by the negative magnetoresistance caused by the phase transition.展开更多
Recent studies have shown that layered compound EuCd_(2)As_(2) could exhibit diverse topological states depending on the different magnetic structures,such as Weyl semimetal,Dirac semimetal and topological insulato r....Recent studies have shown that layered compound EuCd_(2)As_(2) could exhibit diverse topological states depending on the different magnetic structures,such as Weyl semimetal,Dirac semimetal and topological insulato r.In order to further study the interplay between magnetism and topology of EuCd_(2)As_(2),it is necessary to figure out its magnetic structure.Here,by magnetization(M) measurements and negative magnetostriction(λ) along the [001] direction measured by scanning tunneling microscopy on EuCd_(2)As_(2) single crystals,we observe field-induced metamagnetic phase transition from A-type antiferromagnetic(AFM) ground state to field-polarized state,with canted AFM(CAFM) state in between.Magnetization and magnetostriction are more sensitive to the in-plane field than the out-of-plane field,indicating the magnetic moments lying in the ab plane.The absence of abrupt jump on M-H and λ-H curves demonstrates that the phase transition is a second-order type.In CAFM state,M increases linearly with the field and λ is proportional to M~2.Tunneling conductance spectra show the field-induced evolution of the electronic density of states.Our results provide experimental evidence for understanding the magnetic structure of EuCd_(2)As_(2).展开更多
In this work,we systematically studied the magnetic and transport properties of EuAg4As2 single crystals.It was found that the two antiferromagnetic transitions(TN1=10 K and TN2=15 K)were driven to lower temperatures ...In this work,we systematically studied the magnetic and transport properties of EuAg4As2 single crystals.It was found that the two antiferromagnetic transitions(TN1=10 K and TN2=15 K)were driven to lower temperatures by an applied magnetic field.Below TN1,two successive metamagnetic transitions were observed when a magnetic field was applied in the ab plane(H//abplane).For both H//ab and H//c,EuAg4As2 showed a positive,unexpectedly large magnetoresistance(up to 202%)in lower magnetic fields below TN1,and a large negative magnetoresistance(up to-78%)at high fields/intermediate temperatures,thus presenting potential applications in magnetic sensors.Finally,the magnetic phase diagrams of EuAg4As2 were constructed for both H//ab and H//c using the resistivity and magnetisation data.展开更多
Magnetic properties and magnetic entropy changes in LaFe11.5Si1.5 have been investigated by partially substituting Pr by La. It is found that La1-xPrxFe11.5Si1.5 compounds remain cubic NaZn13-type structures even when...Magnetic properties and magnetic entropy changes in LaFe11.5Si1.5 have been investigated by partially substituting Pr by La. It is found that La1-xPrxFe11.5Si1.5 compounds remain cubic NaZn13-type structures even when the Pr content is increased to 0.5, i.e. x = 0.5. Substitution of Pr for La leads to a reduction in both the crystal constant and the Curie temperature. A stepwise magnetic behaviour in the isothermal magnetization curves is observed, indicating that the characteristic of the itinerant electron metamagnetic （IEM） transition above Tc becomes more prominent with the Pr content increasing. As a result, the magnetic entropy change is remarkably enhanced from 23.0 to 29.4 J/kg·K as the field changes from 0 to 5T, with the value of x increasing from 0 to 0.5. It is more attractive that the magnetic entropy changes for all samples are shaped into high plateaus in a wide range of temperature, which is highly favourable for Ericsson-type magnetic refrigeration.展开更多
The magnetic phase transition and magnetocaloric effects in Fe-doped MnNiGe alloys are investigated. The substitution of Fe for Ni decreases the structural transition temperature remarkably, resulting in the magnetost...The magnetic phase transition and magnetocaloric effects in Fe-doped MnNiGe alloys are investigated. The substitution of Fe for Ni decreases the structural transition temperature remarkably, resulting in the magnetostructural transition occurring between antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic states in MnNil_χFexGe alloy. Owing to the enhanced ferromagnetic coupling induced by the substitution of Fe, metamagnetic behaviour is also observed in TiNiSi-type phase of MnNil-xFezGe alloys at temperature below the structural transition temperature.展开更多
The structure and magnetic properties of MnCoSil_xPx （x = 0.054）.50） are systematically investigated. With P content increasing, the lattice parameter a increases monotonically while both b and c decrease. At the s...The structure and magnetic properties of MnCoSil_xPx （x = 0.054）.50） are systematically investigated. With P content increasing, the lattice parameter a increases monotonically while both b and c decrease. At the same time, the temperature of metamagnetic transition from a low-temperature non-collinear ferromagnetic state to a high-temperature ferromagnetic state decreases and a new magnetic transition from a higher-magnetization ferromagnetic state to a lower- magnetization ferromagnetic state is observed in each of these compounds for the first time. This is explained by the changes of crystal structure and distance between Mn and Si atoms with the increase of temperature according to the high- temperature XRD result. The metamagnetic transition is found to be a second-order magnetic transition accompanied by a low inversed magnetocaloric effect （1.0 J·kg-1 ·K- 1 at 5 T） with a large temperature span （190 K at 5 T） compared with the scenario of MnCoSi. The changes in the order of metamagnetic transition and structure make P-doped MoCoSi compounds good candidates for the study of magnetoelastic coupling and the modulation of magnetic phase transition.展开更多
A series of CeMn2（Si1-xGex）2（x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8） compounds are prepared by the arc-melting method. All the samples primarily crystallize in the Th Cr2Si2-type structure. The temperature dependences of zero-fie...A series of CeMn2（Si1-xGex）2（x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8） compounds are prepared by the arc-melting method. All the samples primarily crystallize in the Th Cr2Si2-type structure. The temperature dependences of zero-field-cooled（ZFC） and FC magnetization measurements show a transition from antiferromagnetic（AFM） state to ferromagnetic（FM） state at room temperature with the increase of the Ge concentration. For x = 0.4, the sample exhibits two kinds of phase transitions with increasing temperature： from AFM to FM and from FM to paramagnetic（PM） at around TN-197 K and T C-300 K,respectively. The corresponding Arrott curves indicate that the AFM–FM transition is of first-order character and the FM–PM transition is of second-order character. Meanwhile, the coexistence of positive and negative magnetic entropy changes can be observed, which are corresponding to the AFM–FM and FM–PM transitions, respectively.展开更多
The ErCo2 compound is prepared by arc-melting and its entropy changes are calculated using Maxwell relation. Its entropy change reaches 38 J/（kg·K） and its refrigerant capacity achieves 291 J/kg at 0-5 T. The m...The ErCo2 compound is prepared by arc-melting and its entropy changes are calculated using Maxwell relation. Its entropy change reaches 38 J/（kg·K） and its refrigerant capacity achieves 291 J/kg at 0-5 T. The mean field approximation is used to calculate the magnetic entropy of ErCo2 compound. Results estimated by using the Maxwell relation deviate from mean field approximation calculations in ferrimagnetic state; however, the data obtained by the two ways are consistent in the vicinity of phase transition or at higher temperatures. This indicates that entropy changes are mainly derived from magnetic degree of freedom, and the lattice has almost no contribution to the entropy change in the vicinity of phase transition but its influence is obvious in the ferrimagnetic state below TC.展开更多
Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect in TbCo2-xFex compounds are studied by DC magnetic measurement. With increasing content of Fe, the entropy changes decrease slightly, though the Curie temperature is tuned...Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect in TbCo2-xFex compounds are studied by DC magnetic measurement. With increasing content of Fe, the entropy changes decrease slightly, though the Curie temperature is tuned from 231 K （x = 0） to 303 K （x = 0.1）. Magnetic entropies of TbCo2 compound are calculated by using mean field approximation （MFA）. Results estimated by using Maxwell relation are consistent with that of MFA calculation. It is shown that the entropy changes are mainly derived from the magnetic entropy changes. The lattice has almost no contribution to the entropy change in the vicinity of phase transition.展开更多
Materials with strongly coupled magnetic and electronic degrees of freedom provide new possibilities for practical applications.In this paper,we have investigated the structure,magnetic property,and magnetodielectric(...Materials with strongly coupled magnetic and electronic degrees of freedom provide new possibilities for practical applications.In this paper,we have investigated the structure,magnetic property,and magnetodielectric(MD) effect in Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) and Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) poly crystalline samples,which possess a non-centrosymmetric polar structure with space group Pna2_(1).In Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5),Ho^(3+) and Cu^(2+) sublattices order simultaneously,exhibiting a typical paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic transition at 13.1 K.While for Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5),two magnetic transitions which originate from the orderings of Yb^(3+)(7.8 K) and Cu^(2+)(13.5 K) sublattices are observed.A magnetic field induced metamagnetic transition is obtained in these two cuprates below Neel temperature(T_(N)).By means of dielectric measurement,distinct MD effect is demonstrated by the dielectric anomaly at T_(N.)Meanwhile,the MD effect is found to be directly related to the metamagnetic transition.Due to the specific spin configuration and different spin evolution in the magnetic field,a positive MD effect is formed in Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5),and a negative one is observed in Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5).The spontaneous dielectric anomaly at T_(N) is regarded as arising from the shifts in optical phonon frequencies,and the magnetoelectric coupling is used to interpret the magnetic field induced MD effect.Moreover,an H-T phase diagram is constructed for Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) and Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) based on the results of isothermal magnetic and dielectric hysteresis loops.展开更多
The magnetic properties,magnetic phase transition and magnetocaloric effects(MCE) of Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound were investigated based on theoretical calculations and experimental analysis.Based on the first principl...The magnetic properties,magnetic phase transition and magnetocaloric effects(MCE) of Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound were investigated based on theoretical calculations and experimental analysis.Based on the first principles calculations,the antiferromagnetic(AFM) ground state type in Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound was predicted and its electronic structure was investigated.The experimental results show that Ei_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound is an AFM compound with the Neel temperature(T_(N) of 7 K and undergoes a field-induced firstorder magnetic phase transition from AFM to ferromagnetic(FM) under magnetic fields exceeding 0.6 T at 2 K.The magnetic transition process of Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound was investigated and discussed.The values of the maximum magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max)) and the refrigeration capacity(RC) are 17 J/(kg·K)and 193 J/kg under changing magnetic fields of 0-5 T,respectively.As a potential cryogenic magnetic refrigerant,the Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound also provides an interesting research medium to study the magnetic phase transition process.展开更多
The FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites were prepared by hot pressing(HP). The microstructure,corrosion behavior and magnetocaloric effect(MCE) of FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites were investiga...The FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites were prepared by hot pressing(HP). The microstructure,corrosion behavior and magnetocaloric effect(MCE) of FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites were investigated systematically. The results show that the corrosion resistance of FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)Sn composites is better than that of LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites in deionized water. The maximum magnetic entropy change((-△S_M)^(max)) and relative cooling power(RCP) of FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites are 13.30 J/(kg-K) and 146.25 J/kg, respectively, which are larger than that((-△S_M)^(max), 10.65 J/(kg·K) and RCP, 106.53 J/kg) of LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites in a low magnetic field change of 2 T. FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites possess a more negative slope. The improvement of magnetic properties is due to high permeability FeNi permalloy(1 J85) which improves the itinerant-electron metamagnetic(IEM) transition. So, the method of coating FeNi can provide a new idea for enhancing the corrosion resistance and magnetocaloric effect of La(Fe_xSi_(1-x))_(13)-based materials.展开更多
The magnetic properties of cobalt-based oxypnictides SmCoAsO are investigated by measuring magnetization,magnetoresistance and specific heat.The compound undergoes a ferromagnetic(FM) transition around Tc of 80 K,and ...The magnetic properties of cobalt-based oxypnictides SmCoAsO are investigated by measuring magnetization,magnetoresistance and specific heat.The compound undergoes a ferromagnetic(FM) transition around Tc of 80 K,and a ferromagnetic to antiferromagnetic(AFM) transition below TN1 of about 45 K,and finally an AFM order of Sm ion at TN2 of 5.6 K.The weak FM order should originate from the itinerant 3d electrons of Co ions in the CoAs layers.We propose that the magnetic structure should be A-type AFM,which means that the FM order remains within the CoAs layer and the magnetic coupling between the CoAs layers becomes AFM below TN1 of 45 K.The AFM coupling between the CoAs layers should be very weak.A magnetic field μ0H of about 2 T may cause an AFM-FM metamagnetic transition.A rich magnetic phase diagram is established and the interplay between the 3d electrons of Co ions and 4f electrons of Sm ions is discussed.展开更多
The Ni43.75Mn37.5In12.5Co6.25 alloy was obtained by using the spark plasma sintering(SPS)technique.The martensitic transformation,magnetic and mechanical properties of the SPS alloy were investigated.Key findings demo...The Ni43.75Mn37.5In12.5Co6.25 alloy was obtained by using the spark plasma sintering(SPS)technique.The martensitic transformation,magnetic and mechanical properties of the SPS alloy were investigated.Key findings demonstrate that the martensitic transformation temperature of this alloy is about 10 K lower than that of the as-cast one.Both SPS and as-cast alloys show a 7 layered modulated martensite(7M)at room temperature.The compressive fracture strength and strain of the SPS alloy increase by 176.92%and 33.33%compared with the as-cast alloy,achieving 1440 MPa and 14%,respectively.The maximum magnetic entropy change Smis 17.1 J kg^(-1)K^(-1)for the SPS alloy at the magnetic field of 5 T.展开更多
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文摘A first-order itinerant electron metamagnetic (IEM) transition above the Curie temperature Tc for ferromagnetic La(Fe_xSi_1-x)13 compounds has been confirmed by applying magnetic field. The volume change just above T_C for x=0.88 is huge of about 1.5%, which is caused by a large magnetic moment induced by the IEM transition. These compounds have a possibility for practical applications as giant magnetostrictive materials. Pronounced Invar effects bring about a negative thermal expansion below TC, closely correlated with the negative mode-mode coupling among spin fluctuations.
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文摘The magneto-transport properties are investigated in metamagnetic CoMnSi0.ssGe0.12 alloy. By applying a magnetic field or increasing temperature, a metamagnetic phase transition from antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic is observed in this alloy. Around the metamagnetic phase transition, CoMnSi0.88Ge0.12 alloy exhibits a large and negative magnetoresistance effect （-32%） under a magnetic field of 20 kOe （1Oe = 79.5775 A/m）, which is ascribed to the spin-dependent scattering of conduction electrons.
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文摘The magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects （MCE） of HoNiGa compound are investigated systematically. The HoNiGa exhibits a weak antiferromagnetic （AFM） ground state below the Neel temperature TN of 10 K, and the AFM ordering could be converted into ferromagnetic （FM） ordering by external magnetic field. Moreover, the fie/d-induced FM phase exhibits a high saturation magnetic moment and a large change of magnetization around the transition temperature, which then result in a large MCE. A large -△SM of 22.0 J/kg K and a high RC value of 279 J/kg without magnetic hysteresis are obtained for a magnetic field change of 5 T, which are comparable to or even larger than those of some other magnetic refrigerant materials in the same temperature range. Besides, the μ0H2/3 dependence of ｜△SPKM｜ well follows the linear fitting according to the mean-field approximation, suggesting the nature of second-order FM-PM magnetic transition under high magnetic fields. The large reversible MCE induced by metamagnetic transition suggests that HoNiGa compound could be a promising material for magnetic refrigeration in low temperature range.
文摘The dynamic magnetic behavior of the kinetic metamagnetic spin-5/2 Blume-Capel model is examined, within a mean-field approach, under a time-dependent oscillating magnetic field. To describe the kinetics of the system, Glauber- type stochastic dynamics has been utilized. The mean-field dynamic equations of the model are obtained from the Master equation. Firstly, these dynamic equations are solved to find the phases in the system. Then, the dynamic phase transition temperatures are obtained by investigating the thermal behavior of dynamic sublattice magnetizations. Moreover, from this investigation, the nature of the phase transitions （first- or second-order） is characterized. Finally, the dynamic phase diagrams are plotted in five different planes. It is found that the dynamic phase diagrams contain the paramagnetic （P）, antiferromagnetic （AF5/2, AF3/2, AF1/2） phases and five different mixed phases. The phase diagrams also display many dynamic critical points, such as tricritical point, triple point, quadruple point, double critical end point and separating point.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51731005,51822102 and 51527801)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant No.FRF-TP-18-008C1)Use of the Advanced Photon Source was supported by the U.S.Department of Energy,Office of Science,Office of Basic Energy Science,under Contract No.DE-AC02-06CH11357.
文摘An intrinsic two-way shape memory effect with a fully recoverable strain of 1.0%was achieved in an as-prepared Ni50Mn37.5Sn12.5 metamagnetic shape memory microwire fabricated by Taylor-Ulitovsky method.This two-way shape memory effect is mainly owing to the internal stress caused by the retained martensite in austenite matrix,as revealed by transmission electron microscopy observations and highenergy X-ray diffraction experiments.After superelastic training for 30 loading/unloading cycles at room temperature,the amount of retained martensite increased and the recoverable strain of two-way shape memory effect increased significantly to 2.2%.Furthermore,a giant recoverable strain of 11.2%was attained under a bias stress of 300 MPa in the trained microwire.These properties confer this microwire great potential for micro-actuation applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 50731007 and 51021061)the Knowledge Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe High-Technology Research and Development Program of China
文摘Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects （MCEs） of the HoPdA1 compounds with the hexagonal ZrNiAl-type and the orthorhombic TiNiSi-type structures are investigated. Both the compounds are found to be antiferromagnet with the Nrel tem- perature TN=12 and 10 K, respectively. A field-induced metamagnetic transition from antiferromagnetic （AFM） state to ferro- magnetic （FM） state is observed below TN. For the hexagonal HoPdA1, a small magnetic field can induce an FM-like state due to a weak AFM coupling, which leads to a high saturation magnetization and gives rise to a large MCE around TN. The maxi- mal value of magnetic entropy change （ASM） is -20.6 J/kg K with a refrigerant capacity （RC） value of 386 J/kg for a field change of 0-5 T. For the orthorhombic HoPdA1, the critical field required for metamagnetic transition is estimated to be about 1.5 T, showing a strong AFM coupling. However, the maximal ASM value is still -13.7 J/kg K around TN for a field change of 0-5 T. The large reversible ASM and considerable RC suggest that HoPdA1 may be an appropriate candidate for magnetic re- frigerant in a low temperature range.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51971056)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Nos. N2009001, N2009002, N2002005 and N2109005)+4 种基金the Joint Funding between Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals (No. 18LHPY014)the Open Fundings of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in NWPU (No. SKLSP201803)the State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials (No. 20202206)the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metals and Materials (No. 2019-ZD07)the Liaoning Revitalization Talent Program (No. XLYC1907175)。
文摘The phase transition of Nd_(2)In and Pr_(2)In has been studied and found to be between the first-order and second-order nature.Hardly any hysteresis nor obvious cell volume changes are presented.Concurrently the field-triggered metamagnetism is demonstrated with lambda-like peak on specific heat curve.For the field change of 7 T,giant magnetic entropy changes of 13.2 J kg^(-1)K^(-1) and 19.5 J kg^(-1)K^(-1) and adiabatic temperature changes of 6.5 K and 7.4 K have been achieved in Nd_(2)In and Pr_(2) In alloys respectively,which is partially contributed by strong magnetoelastic coupling represented by high saturation magnetostriction of~450 ppm.Such unique feature is proposed to be originated from the delocalized 5d electrons,as evidenced by the negative magnetoresistance caused by the phase transition.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11227903,12004416,U2032204)the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission(Z181100004218007,Z191100007219011)+3 种基金the National Basic Research Program of China(2015CB921304)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0302903,2016YFJC010282,2016YFA0300602,2016YFA0300604)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB07000000,XDB28000000,XDB33000000)。
文摘Recent studies have shown that layered compound EuCd_(2)As_(2) could exhibit diverse topological states depending on the different magnetic structures,such as Weyl semimetal,Dirac semimetal and topological insulato r.In order to further study the interplay between magnetism and topology of EuCd_(2)As_(2),it is necessary to figure out its magnetic structure.Here,by magnetization(M) measurements and negative magnetostriction(λ) along the [001] direction measured by scanning tunneling microscopy on EuCd_(2)As_(2) single crystals,we observe field-induced metamagnetic phase transition from A-type antiferromagnetic(AFM) ground state to field-polarized state,with canted AFM(CAFM) state in between.Magnetization and magnetostriction are more sensitive to the in-plane field than the out-of-plane field,indicating the magnetic moments lying in the ab plane.The absence of abrupt jump on M-H and λ-H curves demonstrates that the phase transition is a second-order type.In CAFM state,M increases linearly with the field and λ is proportional to M~2.Tunneling conductance spectra show the field-induced evolution of the electronic density of states.Our results provide experimental evidence for understanding the magnetic structure of EuCd_(2)As_(2).
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Grant No.2016YFA0300402)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11974095,and 12074335)+1 种基金the Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.LY16A040012)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘In this work,we systematically studied the magnetic and transport properties of EuAg4As2 single crystals.It was found that the two antiferromagnetic transitions(TN1=10 K and TN2=15 K)were driven to lower temperatures by an applied magnetic field.Below TN1,two successive metamagnetic transitions were observed when a magnetic field was applied in the ab plane(H//abplane).For both H//ab and H//c,EuAg4As2 showed a positive,unexpectedly large magnetoresistance(up to 202%)in lower magnetic fields below TN1,and a large negative magnetoresistance(up to-78%)at high fields/intermediate temperatures,thus presenting potential applications in magnetic sensors.Finally,the magnetic phase diagrams of EuAg4As2 were constructed for both H//ab and H//c using the resistivity and magnetisation data.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No 50571112）, the National Basic Reseaxch Program of China （Grant No 2006CB601101） and the Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences （Grant No KJCX2-YW-W02）.
文摘Magnetic properties and magnetic entropy changes in LaFe11.5Si1.5 have been investigated by partially substituting Pr by La. It is found that La1-xPrxFe11.5Si1.5 compounds remain cubic NaZn13-type structures even when the Pr content is increased to 0.5, i.e. x = 0.5. Substitution of Pr for La leads to a reduction in both the crystal constant and the Curie temperature. A stepwise magnetic behaviour in the isothermal magnetization curves is observed, indicating that the characteristic of the itinerant electron metamagnetic （IEM） transition above Tc becomes more prominent with the Pr content increasing. As a result, the magnetic entropy change is remarkably enhanced from 23.0 to 29.4 J/kg·K as the field changes from 0 to 5T, with the value of x increasing from 0 to 0.5. It is more attractive that the magnetic entropy changes for all samples are shaped into high plateaus in a wide range of temperature, which is highly favourable for Ericsson-type magnetic refrigeration.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.50701022 and 50831006)
文摘The magnetic phase transition and magnetocaloric effects in Fe-doped MnNiGe alloys are investigated. The substitution of Fe for Ni decreases the structural transition temperature remarkably, resulting in the magnetostructural transition occurring between antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic states in MnNil_χFexGe alloy. Owing to the enhanced ferromagnetic coupling induced by the substitution of Fe, metamagnetic behaviour is also observed in TiNiSi-type phase of MnNil-xFezGe alloys at temperature below the structural transition temperature.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11275013)the Fund from the National Physics Laboratory,China Academy of Engineering Physics(Grant No.2013DB01)the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2010CB833104)
文摘The structure and magnetic properties of MnCoSil_xPx （x = 0.054）.50） are systematically investigated. With P content increasing, the lattice parameter a increases monotonically while both b and c decrease. At the same time, the temperature of metamagnetic transition from a low-temperature non-collinear ferromagnetic state to a high-temperature ferromagnetic state decreases and a new magnetic transition from a higher-magnetization ferromagnetic state to a lower- magnetization ferromagnetic state is observed in each of these compounds for the first time. This is explained by the changes of crystal structure and distance between Mn and Si atoms with the increase of temperature according to the high- temperature XRD result. The metamagnetic transition is found to be a second-order magnetic transition accompanied by a low inversed magnetocaloric effect （1.0 J·kg-1 ·K- 1 at 5 T） with a large temperature span （190 K at 5 T） compared with the scenario of MnCoSi. The changes in the order of metamagnetic transition and structure make P-doped MoCoSi compounds good candidates for the study of magnetoelastic coupling and the modulation of magnetic phase transition.
基金Project supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant No.2152034)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11274357 and 51271196)
文摘A series of CeMn2（Si1-xGex）2（x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8） compounds are prepared by the arc-melting method. All the samples primarily crystallize in the Th Cr2Si2-type structure. The temperature dependences of zero-field-cooled（ZFC） and FC magnetization measurements show a transition from antiferromagnetic（AFM） state to ferromagnetic（FM） state at room temperature with the increase of the Ge concentration. For x = 0.4, the sample exhibits two kinds of phase transitions with increasing temperature： from AFM to FM and from FM to paramagnetic（PM） at around TN-197 K and T C-300 K,respectively. The corresponding Arrott curves indicate that the AFM–FM transition is of first-order character and the FM–PM transition is of second-order character. Meanwhile, the coexistence of positive and negative magnetic entropy changes can be observed, which are corresponding to the AFM–FM and FM–PM transitions, respectively.
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文摘The ErCo2 compound is prepared by arc-melting and its entropy changes are calculated using Maxwell relation. Its entropy change reaches 38 J/（kg·K） and its refrigerant capacity achieves 291 J/kg at 0-5 T. The mean field approximation is used to calculate the magnetic entropy of ErCo2 compound. Results estimated by using the Maxwell relation deviate from mean field approximation calculations in ferrimagnetic state; however, the data obtained by the two ways are consistent in the vicinity of phase transition or at higher temperatures. This indicates that entropy changes are mainly derived from magnetic degree of freedom, and the lattice has almost no contribution to the entropy change in the vicinity of phase transition but its influence is obvious in the ferrimagnetic state below TC.
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文摘Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect in TbCo2-xFex compounds are studied by DC magnetic measurement. With increasing content of Fe, the entropy changes decrease slightly, though the Curie temperature is tuned from 231 K （x = 0） to 303 K （x = 0.1）. Magnetic entropies of TbCo2 compound are calculated by using mean field approximation （MFA）. Results estimated by using Maxwell relation are consistent with that of MFA calculation. It is shown that the entropy changes are mainly derived from the magnetic entropy changes. The lattice has almost no contribution to the entropy change in the vicinity of phase transition.
基金Project supported by the Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11704091)the Open Project of Guangxi Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Technology(Grant No.NLK2021-10)the Open Project of Key Laboratory of Novel Materials for Sensor of Zhejiang Province,China(Grant No.ZJKLNMS2021010)。
文摘Materials with strongly coupled magnetic and electronic degrees of freedom provide new possibilities for practical applications.In this paper,we have investigated the structure,magnetic property,and magnetodielectric(MD) effect in Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) and Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) poly crystalline samples,which possess a non-centrosymmetric polar structure with space group Pna2_(1).In Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5),Ho^(3+) and Cu^(2+) sublattices order simultaneously,exhibiting a typical paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic transition at 13.1 K.While for Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5),two magnetic transitions which originate from the orderings of Yb^(3+)(7.8 K) and Cu^(2+)(13.5 K) sublattices are observed.A magnetic field induced metamagnetic transition is obtained in these two cuprates below Neel temperature(T_(N)).By means of dielectric measurement,distinct MD effect is demonstrated by the dielectric anomaly at T_(N.)Meanwhile,the MD effect is found to be directly related to the metamagnetic transition.Due to the specific spin configuration and different spin evolution in the magnetic field,a positive MD effect is formed in Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5),and a negative one is observed in Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5).The spontaneous dielectric anomaly at T_(N) is regarded as arising from the shifts in optical phonon frequencies,and the magnetoelectric coupling is used to interpret the magnetic field induced MD effect.Moreover,an H-T phase diagram is constructed for Ho_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) and Yb_(2)Cu_(2)O_(5) based on the results of isothermal magnetic and dielectric hysteresis loops.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFB3501204)the National Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholars (52222107)+2 种基金the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars (51925605)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52171195)Projects of Ganjiang Innovation Academy,Chinese Academy of Sciences (E055B002)。
文摘The magnetic properties,magnetic phase transition and magnetocaloric effects(MCE) of Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound were investigated based on theoretical calculations and experimental analysis.Based on the first principles calculations,the antiferromagnetic(AFM) ground state type in Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound was predicted and its electronic structure was investigated.The experimental results show that Ei_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound is an AFM compound with the Neel temperature(T_(N) of 7 K and undergoes a field-induced firstorder magnetic phase transition from AFM to ferromagnetic(FM) under magnetic fields exceeding 0.6 T at 2 K.The magnetic transition process of Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound was investigated and discussed.The values of the maximum magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max)) and the refrigeration capacity(RC) are 17 J/(kg·K)and 193 J/kg under changing magnetic fields of 0-5 T,respectively.As a potential cryogenic magnetic refrigerant,the Er_(3)Si_(2)C_(2) compound also provides an interesting research medium to study the magnetic phase transition process.
基金Project supported by the Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(51176065)
文摘The FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites were prepared by hot pressing(HP). The microstructure,corrosion behavior and magnetocaloric effect(MCE) of FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites were investigated systematically. The results show that the corrosion resistance of FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)Sn composites is better than that of LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites in deionized water. The maximum magnetic entropy change((-△S_M)^(max)) and relative cooling power(RCP) of FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites are 13.30 J/(kg-K) and 146.25 J/kg, respectively, which are larger than that((-△S_M)^(max), 10.65 J/(kg·K) and RCP, 106.53 J/kg) of LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites in a low magnetic field change of 2 T. FeNi coated LaFe_(11.6)Si_(1.4)/Sn composites possess a more negative slope. The improvement of magnetic properties is due to high permeability FeNi permalloy(1 J85) which improves the itinerant-electron metamagnetic(IEM) transition. So, the method of coating FeNi can provide a new idea for enhancing the corrosion resistance and magnetocaloric effect of La(Fe_xSi_(1-x))_(13)-based materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10931160425 and 10634030)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Grant No. Y6090564)
文摘The magnetic properties of cobalt-based oxypnictides SmCoAsO are investigated by measuring magnetization,magnetoresistance and specific heat.The compound undergoes a ferromagnetic(FM) transition around Tc of 80 K,and a ferromagnetic to antiferromagnetic(AFM) transition below TN1 of about 45 K,and finally an AFM order of Sm ion at TN2 of 5.6 K.The weak FM order should originate from the itinerant 3d electrons of Co ions in the CoAs layers.We propose that the magnetic structure should be A-type AFM,which means that the FM order remains within the CoAs layer and the magnetic coupling between the CoAs layers becomes AFM below TN1 of 45 K.The AFM coupling between the CoAs layers should be very weak.A magnetic field μ0H of about 2 T may cause an AFM-FM metamagnetic transition.A rich magnetic phase diagram is established and the interplay between the 3d electrons of Co ions and 4f electrons of Sm ions is discussed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51771044)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.E2019501061)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.N2023027)the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline Innovation to Universities 2.0(the 111 Project of China 2.0,No.BP0719037)the Liao Ning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC1802023)。
文摘The Ni43.75Mn37.5In12.5Co6.25 alloy was obtained by using the spark plasma sintering(SPS)technique.The martensitic transformation,magnetic and mechanical properties of the SPS alloy were investigated.Key findings demonstrate that the martensitic transformation temperature of this alloy is about 10 K lower than that of the as-cast one.Both SPS and as-cast alloys show a 7 layered modulated martensite(7M)at room temperature.The compressive fracture strength and strain of the SPS alloy increase by 176.92%and 33.33%compared with the as-cast alloy,achieving 1440 MPa and 14%,respectively.The maximum magnetic entropy change Smis 17.1 J kg^(-1)K^(-1)for the SPS alloy at the magnetic field of 5 T.
