Abstract
The compound Ho2In exhibits two successive magnetic phase transitions: a spin-reorientation transition at TSR=32 K and a magnetic-ordering transition at TC=85 K. The maximum reversible −ΔSM values are 6.3 and 11.2 J/kg K at TSR and TC, respectively, for a field change of 5 T. These two −ΔSM peaks with the same sign are partly overlapping, which results in a wide temperature interval with appreciable magnetocaloric effect. The results on Ho2In indicate that materials with successive SR and magnetic-ordering transitions may constitute an important new class of magnetic refrigerants since they work in a wider temperature range than the conventional refrigerant materials.
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.
