Abstract
We have investigated the dilute effect on a typical orbital ordering system KCuF3 by partially substituting Zn for Cu. The crystal structure has been examined as a function of Cu concentration at room temperature by X-ray diffraction. It is found that the phase transition from a tetragonal structure to a cubic one occurs with decreasing Cu concentration. This structural phase transition is confirmed to be an orbital order-disorder transition by the resonant X-ray scattering (RXS) technique.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 787-789 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 310 |
Issue number | 2 SUPPL. PART 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Mar |
Keywords
- Dilute effect
- Orbital order
- Phase diagram
- Resonant X-ray scattering