Intermediate valence to single ion Kondo behaviour in CePd3Bx alloys

M. Houshiar, D. T. Adroja, B. D. Rainford

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Abstract

Susceptibility, resistivity thermopower and magnetoresistivity data are presented for CePd3Bx alloys, where the boron enters the lattice interstitially. All the data are consistent with a smooth cross-over from intermediate valence in CePd3 to trivalent local moment behaviour in CePd3B0.3. For x < 0.15 the alloys mirror the properties of CePd3, but on reduced temperature scales. For 0.15 ≥ × < 0.3 the alloys obey single impurity Kondo theory, while the x = 0.3 alloy is close to the localised limit.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)268-270
Number of pages3
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume223-224
Issue number1-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jun 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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