Magnetic behavior of La2CoMnO6−δ crystal doped with Pb and Pt

La2CoMnO6−δ crystal doped with Pb and Pt was successfully grown. The lattice parameters were determined by X-ray diffractometry, while polarized Raman spectroscopy and magnetic measurements were used to probe the Co/Mn positional order, and to suggest the most likely crystal and magnetic structures. The magnetic response of the crystal to ac- and dc-magnetic fields is discussed in terms of possible occupation of the crystallographic positions by the constituent ions and valence state disproportion in the Mn/Co ions. The results are explained within a framework of statistically random distributed Mn3+OMn4+ and Co2+OPt4+ chains within the predominantly ordered Co2+/Mn4+ double perovskite structure.

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► We present results on the growth of bulk La2CoMnO6 crystals doped with Pb and Pt.
► Crystals were characterized by EDXA, magnetic measurements and Raman spectroscopy.
► According to the magnetic measurements the structure is predominantly Co/Mn ordered.
► The polarized Raman measurements further support this conclusion.
► The reduced TC reflects the imperfections in the composition and the Co/Mn ordering.