Synthesis, structure and physical properties of LnNi(Sn,Sb)3 (Ln=Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2008
Abstract
Five new analogues of the β-CeNiSb3 family have been synthesized and found to be LnNi(Sn,Sb)3 and isostructural to the previously reported β-CeNiSb3. LnNi(Sn,Sb)3 (Ln=Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, or Tb) crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group, Pbcm, with lattice parameters of a∼12.9 Å, b∼6.1 Å, c∼12.0 Å. The structure consists of layers of nearly square nets of X (X=Sn/Sb) atoms and highly distorted NiX6 octahedra. Lanthanide atoms are located between layers of X and NiX6 octahedra. All analogues are metallic and experimental effective magnetic moments are in agreement with the respective Ln3+ calculated moments. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Solid State Chemistry
First Page
1977
Last Page
1982
Recommended Citation
Gautreaux, D., Capan, C., DiTusa, J., Young, D., & Chan, J. (2008). Synthesis, structure and physical properties of LnNi(Sn,Sb)3 (Ln=Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb). Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 181 (8), 1977-1982. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2008.04.029