Abstract
We have investigated the local structure of TrZr2 (Tr = transition metal) superconductor with variable configurational entropy using x-ray absorption spectroscopy. Temperature dependent Zr K-edge extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) measurements are carried out on three different samples including the pristine CoZr2, medium entropy Co0.33Rh0.34Ir0.33Zr2 and high entropy Co0.2Fe0.2Ni0.2Rh0.2Ir0.2Zr2. We have found that the local bondlengths remain largely temperature independent or tend to show negative thermal expansion, instead the Zr–Zr bondlengths get stiffer with the configurational entropy. The x-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectra at Zr K-edge and Ir L3-edge indicate Zr 4d - Tr nd (n = 2, 3, 4) hybridization to be related with the superconducting transition temperature. The results provide important information on the local structure that can be useful to understand the physical properties of these materials and design new high entropy alloys (HEAs) superconductors.
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.
