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| Author | Gou, H.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Bykova, E.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Richter, A.; Ovsyannikov, S.V.; Kurnosov, A.V.; Trots, D.M.; Konôpková, Z.; Liermann, H.P.; Dubrovinsky, L.; Dubrovinskaia, N.; | ||||
| Title | Peierls distortion, magnetism, and high hardness of manganese tetraboride | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
| Volume | 89 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 064108-64109 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | We report crystal structure, electronic structure, and magnetism of manganese tetraboride, MnB4, synthesized under high-pressure, high-temperature conditions. In contrast to superconducting FeB4 and metallic CrB4, which are both orthorhombic, MnB4 features a monoclinic crystal structure. Its lower symmetry originates from a Peierls distortion of the Mn chains. This distortion nearly opens the gap at the Fermi level, but despite the strong dimerization and the proximity of MnB4 to the insulating state, we find indications for a sizable paramagnetic effective moment of about 1.7 mu(B)/f.u., ferromagnetic spin correlations, and, even more surprisingly, a prominent electronic contribution to the specific heat. However, no magnetic order has been observed in standard thermodynamic measurements down to 2 K. Altogether, this renders MnB4 a structurally simple but microscopically enigmatic material; we argue that its properties may be influenced by electronic correlations. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000332405000002 | Publication Date | 2014-02-24 | |
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| ISSN | 1098-0121;1550-235X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.836 | Times cited | 39 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2014 IF: 3.736 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115819 | Serial | 2571 | ||
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