Magnetic Anisotropy in Single Crystal Terfenol-D Thin Films

1997 ◽  
Vol 475 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Oderno ◽  
C. Dufour ◽  
K. Dumesnil ◽  
A. Mougin ◽  
Ph. Bauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Growth Direction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Bulk Alloy ◽  
Easy Magnetization ◽  
Magnetization Direction ◽  
Kerr Rotation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACTTb03.Dy0.7Fe2 (known as Terfenol-D) thin films have been epitaxially grown for the first time with [110] as the growth direction. X-Ray diffraction measurements evidence that the films are strained compared to the bulk alloy. Mössbauer spectroscopy and Kerr rotation measurements show that the easy magnetization direction varies from <116> at 4.2 K to around <133> at 300 K. This variation is different from the bulk case (for which the magnetization is along <100> at 4.2 K and along <111> at room temperature). This effect can be qualitatively understood if we consider the influence of the strains induced by epitaxy on the various energy terms which govern the direction of magnetization.

Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of Novel Compound PrFe8Ga3C

2009 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 75-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.S. Gaviko ◽  
A.G. Popov ◽  
G.V. Ivanova ◽  
N.V. Mushnikov ◽  
Y.V. Belozerov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Spontaneous Magnetization ◽  
Anisotropy Constant ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Easy Magnetization ◽  
Magnetization Direction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Powder Samples ◽  
Curie Temperature Tc

We have synthesized a novel intermetallic compound PrFe8Ga3C and studied its structure and magnetic properties. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the compound possesses a tetragonal BaCd11-type structure (space group I41/amd). In this structure Ga atoms occupy the same sites as Fe atoms with preferably filling the 4(b) site. Magnetization curves have been measured on the aligned powder samples. Below the Curie temperature TC = 400 K the easy magnetization direction was found to orient within the (100) plane. At 80 K the compound has a spontaneous magnetization of 97 emu/g and anisotropy constant of 4.2107 erg/cm3. At room temperature these values reduce to 78 emu/g and 4.7106 erg/cm3, respectively.

Magnetostriction of Epoxy-Bonded Tb0.22Dy0.48Pr0.3(Fe0.9B0.1)1.93 Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 978-981
Author(s):  
Jin Jun Liu ◽  
Xiang Liu ◽  
Hong Yun Yin ◽  
Xin Cai Liu ◽  
Ping Zhan Si
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Chain Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Standard Strain ◽  
Easy Magnetization ◽  
Magnetization Direction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Magnetoelastic Properties ◽  
Easy Magnetization Direction

The magnetostrictive Tb0.22Dy0.48Pr0.3(Fe0.9B0.1)1.93 alloy, and its 0-3 and pseudo 1-3 type epoxy-bonded composites were fabricated by curing without and with a magnetic field. The structural, magnetic and magnetoelastic properties were in investigated by means of x-ray diffraction, an alternating gradient magnetometer and a standard strain technique. The easy magnetization direction (EMD) is lying along <111> direction at room temperature. The 1-3 type composites has a larger magnetostriction than the 0-3 composite has, which can be attributed to the <111>-textured orientation and the chain structure.

scholarly journals A novel and potentially scalable CVD-based route towards SnO2:Mo thin films as transparent conducting oxides

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianlei Ma ◽  
Marek Nikiel ◽  
Andrew G. Thomas ◽  
Mohamed Missous ◽  
David J. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Mixed Valence ◽  
Chemical Vapour ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Conducting Oxides ◽  
Valence States ◽  
3 Omega ◽  
First Time

AbstractIn this report, we prepared transparent and conducting undoped and molybdenum-doped tin oxide (Mo–SnO2) thin films by aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition (AACVD). The relationship between the precursor concentration in the feed and in the resulting films was studied by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, suggesting that the efficiency of doping is quantitative and that this method could potentially impart exquisite control over dopant levels. All SnO2 films were in tetragonal structure as confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction measurements. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterisation indicated for the first time that Mo ions were in mixed valence states of Mo(VI) and Mo(V) on the surface. Incorporation of Mo6+ resulted in the lowest resistivity of $$7.3 \times 10^{{ - 3}} \Omega \,{\text{cm}}$$ 7.3 × 10 - 3 Ω cm , compared to pure SnO2 films with resistivities of $$4.3\left( 0 \right) \times 10^{{ - 2}} \Omega \,{\text{cm}}$$ 4.3 0 × 10 - 2 Ω cm . Meanwhile, a high transmittance of 83% in the visible light range was also acquired. This work presents a comprehensive investigation into impact of Mo doping on SnO2 films synthesised by AACVD for the first time and establishes the potential for scalable deposition of SnO2:Mo thin films in TCO manufacturing. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Reactive Dual Magnetron Sputtering: A Fast Method for Preparing Stoichiometric Microcrystalline ZnWO4 Thin Films

Surfaces ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-114
Author(s):  
Yannick Hermans ◽  
Faraz Mehmood ◽  
Kerstin Lakus-Wollny ◽  
Jan P. Hofmann ◽  
Thomas Mayer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Fast Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Post Annealing ◽  
Rf Signal ◽  
First Time

Thin films of ZnWO4, a promising photocatalytic and scintillator material, were deposited for the first time using a reactive dual magnetron sputtering procedure. A ZnO target was operated using an RF signal, and a W target was operated using a DC signal. The power on the ZnO target was changed so that it would match the sputtering rate of the W target operated at 25 W. The effects of the process parameters were characterized using optical spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy, including energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy as well as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. It was found that stoichiometric microcrystalline ZnWO4 thin films could be obtained, by operating the ZnO target during the sputtering procedure at a power of 55 W and by post-annealing the resulting thin films for at least 10 h at 600 °C. As FTO coated glass substrates were used, annealing led as well to the incorporation of Na, resulting in n+ doped ZnWO4 thin films.

Structure and Conductivity of Iodine-Doped C60 Thin Films

1994 ◽  
Vol 359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Chen ◽  
Haiyan Zhang ◽  
Baoqiong Chen ◽  
Shaoqi Peng ◽  
Ning Ke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Conductivity Measurements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Temperature Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature Conductivity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

ABSTRACTWe report here the results of our study on the properties of iodine-doped C60 thin films by IR and optical absorption, X-ray diffraction, and electrical conductivity measurements. The results show that there is no apparent structural change in the iodine-doped samples at room temperature in comparison with that of the undoped films. However, in the electrical conductivity measurements, an increase of more that one order of magnitude in the room temperature conductivity has been observed in the iodine-doped samples. In addition, while the conductivity of the undoped films shows thermally activated temperature dependence, the conductivity of the iodine-doped films was found to be constant over a fairly wide temperature range (from 20°C to 70°C) exhibiting a metallic feature.

Synthesis of CaWO4:(Eu3+,Tb3+) Thin Films by a Two-Step Method at Room Temperature

2013 ◽  
Vol 710 ◽  
pp. 170-173
Author(s):  
Lian Ping Chen ◽  
Yuan Hong Gao
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Electrochemical Techniques ◽  
Luminescent Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Step Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rare Earth Doped

It is hardly possible to obtain rare earth doped CaWO4thin films directly through electrochemical techniques. A two-step method has been proposed to synthesize CaWO4:(Eu3+,Tb3+) thin films at room temperature. X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, spectrophotometer were used to characterize their phase, composition and luminescent properties. Results reveal that (Eu3+,Tb3+)-doped CaWO4films have a tetragonal phase. When the ratio of n (Eu)/n (Tb) in the solution is up to 3:1, CaWO4:(Eu3+,Tb3+) thin film will be enriched with Tb element; on the contrary, when the ratio in the solution is lower than 1:4, CaWO4:(Eu3+,Tb3+) thin film will be enriched with Eu element. Under the excitation of 242 nm, sharp emission peaks at 612, 543, 489 and 589 nm have been observed for CaWO4:(Eu3+,Tb3+) thin films.

Long-term Room Temperature Instability in Thermal Conductivity of InGaZnO Thin Films

MRS Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (22) ◽  
pp. 1631-1636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boya Cui ◽  
D. Bruce Buchholz ◽  
Li Zeng ◽  
Michael Bedzyk ◽  
Robert P. H. Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Low Oxygen ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
3Ω Method ◽  
X Ray

ABSTRACTThe cross-plane thermal conductivities of InGaZnO (IGZO) thin films in different morphologies were measured on three occasions within 19 months, using the 3ω method at room temperature 300 K. Amorphous (a-), semi-crystalline (semi-c-) and crystalline (c-) IGZO films were grown by pulsed laser deposition (PLD), followed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) for evaluation of film quality and crystallinity. Semi-c-IGZO shows the highest thermal conductivity, even higher than the most ordered crystal-like phase. After being stored in dry low-oxygen environment for months, a drastic decrease of semi-c-IGZO thermal conductivity was observed, while the thermal conductivity slightly reduced in c-IGZO and remained unchanged in a-IGZO. This change in thermal conductivity with storage time can be attributed to film structural relaxation and vacancy diffusion to grain boundaries.

Formation of ZnO Doped with Mn Thin Film by Electrodeposition and Magnetic Behaviour.

2005 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Abid ◽  
C. Terrier ◽  
J-P Ansermet ◽  
K. Hjort
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Magnetic Behaviour ◽  
Spectroscopic Methods ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Mn Doped ◽  
Weak Ferromagnetic

AbstractFollowing the theory, ferromagnetism is predicted in Mn- doped ZnO, Indeed, ferromagnetism above room temperature was recently reported in thin films as well as in bulk samples made of this material. Here, we have prepared Mn doped ZnO by electrodeposition. The samples have been characterized by X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic methods to ensure that the dopants are substitutional. Some samples exhibit weak ferromagnetic properties at room temperature, however to be useful for spintronics this material need additional carriers provided by others means.

scholarly journals Physical Stability and Viscoelastic Properties of Co-Amorphous Ezetimibe/Simvastatin System

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Knapik-Kowalczuk ◽  
Krzysztof Chmiel ◽  
Karolina Jurkiewicz ◽  
Natália Correia ◽  
Wiesław Sawicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Physical Stability ◽  
Ternary Systems ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Temperature Conditions ◽  
First Time

The purpose of this paper is to examine the physical stability as well as viscoelastic properties of the binary amorphous ezetimibe–simvastatin system. According to our knowledge, this is the first time that such an amorphous composition is prepared and investigated. The tendency toward re-crystallization of the amorphous ezetimibe–simvastatin system, at both standard storage and elevated temperature conditions, have been studied by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD). Our investigations have revealed that simvastatin remarkably improves the physical stability of ezetimibe, despite the fact that it works as a plasticizer. Pure amorphous ezetimibe, when stored at room temperature, begins to re-crystallize after 14 days after amorphization. On the other hand, the ezetimibe-simvastatin binary mixture (at the same storage conditions) is physically stable for at least 1 year. However, the devitrification of the binary amorphous composition was observed at elevated temperature conditions (T = 373 K). Therefore, we used a third compound to hinder the re-crystallization. Finally, both the physical stability as well as viscoelastic properties of the ternary systems containing different concentrations of the latter component have been thoroughly investigated.

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