Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1600484 Intermetallics 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

The Pr-based ternary germanide Pr2Cu0.8Ge3 has been characterized by means of magnetization, heat capacity and electrical resistivity measurements. The compound has been found to order magnetically at T1 = 13.4 K and then undergo two subsequent magnetic phase transitions at T2 = 11.8 K and T3 = 11.2 K. The magnetization and specific heat data indicate that the electronic ground state in Pr2Cu0.8Ge3 has a ferromagnetic-like character.

► Combined characterization of the physical behavior in the novel compound Pr2Cu0.8Ge3. ► Determination of the low-temperature magnetic properties. ► Finding of complex magnetic ordering with predominant ferromagnetic-like character.

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