Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1819098 | Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The crystal structure and physical properties of BaFe2As2, BaCo2As2, and BaNi2As2 single crystals are surveyed. BaFe2As2 gives a magnetic and structural transition at TN = 132(1) K, BaCo2As2 is a paramagnetic metal, while BaNi2As2 has a structural phase transition at T0 = 131 K, followed by superconductivity below Tc = 0.69 K. The bulk superconductivity in Co-doped BaFe2As2 below Tc = 22 K is demonstrated by resistivity, magnetic susceptibility, and specific heat data. In contrast to the cuprates, the Fe-based system appears to tolerate considerable disorder in the transition metal layers. First principles calculations for BaFe1.84Co0.16As2 indicate the inter-band scattering due to Co is weak.
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Authors
Athena S. Sefat, David J. Singh, Rongying Jin, Michael A. McGuire, Brian C. Sales, Filip Ronning, David Mandrus,