Mixed-metal flux synthesis of quaternary RMn2TrxZn20−x compounds with Tr=Al, In

Eighteen new intermetallic compounds RMn2TrxZn20−x (2

Graphical AbstractCrystals of new intermetallic phases RMn2TrxZn20−x (Tr=Al or In; R=rare earth) were grown from Al/Zn or In/Zn flux mixtures. These compounds are quaternary variants of the CeCr2Al20 structure type. This structure can be viewed as a packing of polyhedra, as shown.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide