Effect of Mn-site Si substitution on magnetic, transport properties and colossal magnetoresistance in La2/3Ca1/3Mn1-xSixO3 (x=0.05-0.25) system

Lingwei Li*, Katsuhiko Nishimura, Masakazu Fujii, Katsunori Mori

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Abstract

A series of single phased polycrystalline samples of La2/3Ca1/3Mn1-xSixO3 (x = 0.05 - 0.25) system have been successfully prepared. The magnetic, transport properties and magnetoresistance effect of this series have been systematically investigated. The Curie temperature TC decreases gradually with increasing Si content x. The magnetization M is suppressed and the PM-FM transition is broadened with increasing x. The saturation magnetic moments Ms both from experimental and spin-only theoretical estimations decrease gradually with increasing x. The Si substituted on Mn site introduces extraordinary electrical transport properties, characterized by the double peaks and low temperature minimum behavior. Moreover, the substitution of Si indeed enhances the colossal magnetoresistance (CMR) effect in the perovskite manganite materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10-14
Number of pages5
JournalSolid State Communications
Volume144
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007/10

Keywords

  • A. Manganites
  • D. Colossal magnetoresistance
  • D. Double resistivity peaks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Chemistry

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