Abstract
The electronic and magnetic structures and the properties of chemical bonding in isopointal CeMgSn and CePdSn (both phases belong to the family of TiNiSi related intermetallics, space group Pnma) and CeMgPb belonging to the family of CeScSi intermetallics, space group I4/mmm, have been investigated within the density functional theory (DFT). The charge analyses indicate negatively charged tin and lead leading to assign the compounds as stannides and plumbides, as also illustrated by the mapping of the electron localization function ELF. Calculations within spin-degenerate non-magnetic spin-polarized ferro- (SP-F) and SP-antiferromagnetic configurations led to assign a major role of Ce 4f states in the onset of ordered moments within SP-AF ground states from energy differences. Chemical bonding analyses from crystal orbital overlap populations revealed the strongest interactions for Ce–Sn in CeMgSn, Ce–Pb in CeMgPb, and Ce–Pd in CePdSn.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
