Abstract
The compounds CePdSi2, CeIrSi2 and CeRhSn2 have been synthesized and studied by X-ray diffraction, electrical resistivity and magnetic susceptibility. The magnetic susceptibility of CePdSi2 exhibits two peaks at 6.8 K and 2.5 K, respectively, indicating two antiferromagnetic phase transitions, while that of CeIrSi2 shows a broad maximum at 150 K, characteristic of valence fluctuating Ce-compounds. CeRhSn2 remains paramagnetic down to 5 K. The resistivity of CeIrSi2 exhibits a T2 dependence at low temperatures, indicating a Fermi-liquid ground state, while those of CePdSi2 and CeRhSn2 shows the presence of Kondo and crystal field effects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 762-765 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 230-232 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 1997 |
Keywords
- Antiferromagnetic order
- CeIrSi
- CePdSi
- CeRhSn
- Kondo compounds
- Valence fluctuations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering