Abstract
The enhancement of the susceptibilities χ d of liquid In 2 Te 3 , InTe 4 and Te caused by addition of Cr, Mn and Fe solutes decreases gradually with increasing temperature. This suggests that Cr, Mn and Fe ions are in a magnetic state in these liquid solvents. Similarly, the d states of V, Co and Ni solutes become magnetic in liquid InTe 4 and In 2 Te 3 alloys. The trend of χ d versus transition metal solute exhibits a large peak at Mn. The low density of states of a solvent at the Fermi level is reflected on large values of χ d in these liquid solvents, compared with the values of χ d in liquid metals. It is found that χ d (Fe) >χ d (Cr) and χ d (Co)>χ d (V) in these liquid solvents. This relationship is attributed to a low density of conduction electrons of a solvent.
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