Structure
Crystal Images & XRD
Crystal Structure
Mn2Sb has two Mn sites. Zn substitute Mn(II), leaving the Mn(I) intact.
Exfoliated flake
Structural property summary
- Single crystal form: Silver color, metallic luster, Plate-like
- Structure type: Layered, but strong interlayer bonding
- Air sensitivity: Stable
- Exfoliation capability: Possible, but difficult
Magnetic Properties
M-T (H//c)
M-T (H//ab)
Magnetic phase diagram
Spin rotation with cooling down, evolve from a high temperature ferrimagnetic (HT-FI) to a low temperature ferrimagnetic phase (LT-FI)
M-H (H//c)
Transport Properties
Temperature dependent resistivty
Distinct behaviours below and about the x = 0.6 composition
Magnetoresistance (H//c)
Hall effect (H//c)
In addition to the anomalous Hall effect, the Zn doped sample also shows topological Hall effect near the zero field.