Theoretical prediction of ferrimagnetism in Mn2FeB, Mn2CoB and Mn2NiB

被引:24
作者
Pugaczowa-Michalska, Maria [1 ]
机构
[1] Polish Acad Sci, Inst Mol Phys, PL-60179 Poznan, Poland
关键词
Magnetic intermetallics; Ternary alloy systems; Electronic structure of metals and alloys; Magnetic properties; Ab-initio calculations; ELECTRONIC-STRUCTURE; MAGNETIC-PROPERTIES; SEARCH; TRANSPORT;
D O I
10.1016/j.intermet.2012.01.004
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The electronic band structure and magnetic properties of Mn2FeB, Mn2CoB and Mn2NiB Heusler alloys are examined using the full-potential non-orthogonal local-orbital basis method (FPLO). Results of the calculations predict that the Hg2CuTi crystal structure is more stable than the L2(1) structure and the ground state of these alloys is ferrimagnetic. Both, the theoretical lattice parameter and the magnetic moment on Mn in site A increase with the replacement of Fe by Co atom and then by Ni atom. Band structure of Mn2FeB and Mn2CoB shows half-metallic features in some high-symmetry directions in the Brillouin zone. The highest spin-polarization at Fermi energy (88%) is expected for Mn2FeB. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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页数:7
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