Abstract
Mo$_3$Sb$_7$ single crystals lightly doped with Cr, Ru, or Te are studied in order to explore the interplay between superconductivity, magnetism, and the cubic-tetragonal structural transition. The structural transition at 53\,K is extremely sensitive to Ru or Te substitution which introduce additional electrons, but robust against Cr substitution. No sign of a structure transition was observed in superconducting Mo$_{2.91}$Ru$_{0.09}$Sb$_7$ and Mo$_3$Sb$_{6.975}$Te$_{0.025}$. In contrast, 3at\% Cr doping only slightly suppresses the structural transition to 48\,K while leaving no trace of superconductivity above 1.8\,K. Analysis of magnetic properties suggests that the interdimer interaction in Mo$_3$Sb$_7$ is near a critical value and essential for the structural transition. All dopants suppress the superconductivity of Mo$_3$Sb$_7$. The tetragonal structure is not necessary for superconductivity.
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