Temperature-independent ytterbium valence in YbGaGe

B. P. Doyle, E. Carleschi, E. Magnano, M. Malvestuto, A. A. Dee, A. S. Wills, Y. Janssen, P. C. Canfield

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Abstract

We have determined the ytterbium valence as a function of temperature in the reported near-zero thermal expansion material YbGaGe using x-ray photoemission at various incident photon energies. The Yb 3d, 4d, and 4f levels, which directly yield the Yb valence, have been measured. Careful analysis enabled the clear separation of surface and bulk contributions. Resonant photoemission at the 4d-4f absorption edge was used to enhance the low contribution of the Yb3+ component. Contrary to the initially proposed Yb valence transition, we find no change in the valence from room temperature down to 115 K.

Original languageEnglish
Article number235109
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume75
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jun 2007
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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