Accession Number:

AD0880156

Title:

Investigation of the Magnetic Structure of YCo5 and NdCo5 Using Neutron Diffraction.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 2 Jan 69-31 Dec 70,

Corporate Author:

SYSTEMS RESEARCH LABS INC DAYTON OH

Personal Author(s):

• Kaiser, David J.

Report Date:

1971-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

50.0

Abstract:

The use of neutron diffraction to determine the magnetic structure of powder samples YCo5 and NdCo5 is described. Experimental results are presented and compared to a theoretical model. The system used to control the sample temperature is described with its performance characteristics. Results show that there is no detectable magnetic moment attributed to the yttrium atoms in the YCo5 compound. Investigation of the NdCo5 samples shows that the magnetization vector rotates from the c-axis towards the a-axis as the temperature is lowered from room temperature to 108 degrees K. Author

Descriptors:

• (*FERROMAGNETIC MATERIALS
• MAGNETIC PROPERTIES)
• (*INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS
• NEUTRON DIFFRACTION)
• COBALT ALLOYS
• NEODYMIUM ALLOYS
• MAGNETIC MOMENTS
• ELASTIC SCATTERING
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• YTTRIUM

Subject Categories:

• Solid State Physics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE