Irreversible structure change of the as prepared FeMnP1−xSix-structure on the initial cooling through the curie temperature

• FeMnP0.75Si0.25 experiences a first order para- to ferromagnetic transition at about 200 K. In common with some other alloy compositions crystallizing in the Fe2P structure, the magnetic transition of the as prepared alloy occurs at a lower temperature than on subsequent cooling events. This virgin effect is found to be accompanied by a magnetostrictively induced irreversible structure change that persists on succeeding cooling heating cycles. These findings provide means to understand and control the thermal hysteresis of the (Fe1-xMnx)(2)P1-ySiy alloy system which is a promising material class for use in magnetocaloric refrigerators.

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NATURVETENSKAP  -- Kemi -- Oorganisk kemi (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Chemical Sciences -- Inorganic Chemistry (hsv//eng)

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FeMnP0.75Si0.25

First order ferromagnetic transition

Thermal hysteresis

Virgin effect

X-ray powder diffraction

Magnetocalorics

Kemi med inriktning mot oorganisk kemi

Chemistry with specialization in Inorganic Chemistry

Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot fasta tillståndets fysik

Engineering Science with specialization in Solid State Physics

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