Pressure-induced structural phase transitions in UIr

H. Kotegawa, S. Araki, T. Akazawa, A. Hori, Y. Irie, S. Fukushima, H. Hidaka, T. C. Kobayashi, K. Takeda, Y. Ohishi, K. Murata, E. Yamamoto, S. Ikeda, Y. Haga, R. Settai, Y. O'nuki

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Abstract

Strain and resistivity measurements in UIr showed the occurrence of two structural phase transitions under high pressure, indicating the existence of three phases I-III, with slightly different crystal structures. It is suggested that ferromagnetic phases FM1-FM3 emerge in phases I-III, respectively. The pressure-temperature phase diagram was sensitive to the hydrostaticity of pressure. FM3 and superconductivity are observed in the measurements in which Daphne 7373 is used as a pressure-transmitting medium; however they are both absent in the case where petroleum ether is used as a pressure-transmitting medium. These results indicate a close relationship between ferromagnetism and superconductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Article number054524
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume84
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 10 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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