Abstract
We prepared PrPtBi crystal by tungsten crucible and carried out inelastic neutron and thermal expansion experiments together with transport properties. The crystals show semiconducting properties both in electrical resistivity and Hall constant. As for crystal electric field (CEF), the results show that the CEF level scheme consists of non-Kramer's doublet Γ 3 ground state, a first excited state Γ 5 with an energy of 75 K, a second excited one Γ 4 with an energy of 116 K. Precise experiment of thermal expansion under the magnetic field suggests that the phase transition at 1.35 K is of a ferro-quadrupolar-type.
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.
