(Ni_1-xMn_x)PS₃

Basnet, et al, Phys. Rev. Materials. 5, 064413 (2021)

Structure

Crystal Image

Crystal Structure

XRD

Structural property summary

Single crystal form: Mn side: transparent. Ni side: not transparent
Structure type: Layered, C2/m. Changing Mn/Ni ratio can modify trigonal distortion
Air sensitivity: stable
Exfoliation: very easy

Magnetic Properties

Magnetization- Temperature dependence

H//ab: spin flop transition seen for NiPS3, which is suppressed with 5% Mn;

H//c: spin flop transition seen for MnPS3, which is suppressed with 10% Ni

Specific Heat

Specific Heat (C vs T)

Evolution of T_N with Ni/Mn ratio

Phase diagram

The above results are reported in our paper: Basnet, et al, Phys. Rev. Materials. 5, 064413 (2021)

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