In:
Journal of Applied Physics, AIP Publishing, Vol. 69, No. 8 ( 1991-04-15), p. 5112-5116
Abstract:
We describe some attempts to observe magnetic structure in various actinide (5f-electron) materials. Our experimental technique is neutron powder diffraction as practiced at a spallation (pulsed) neutron source. We will discuss our investigations of α-Pu, δ-Pu, α-UD3, and β-UD3. β-UD3 is a simple ferromagnet: Surprisingly, the moments on the two nonequivalent uranium atoms are the same within experimental error. α-UD3, α-Pu, and δ-Pu are nonmagnetic, within the limits of our observations. Our work with pulsed neutron diffraction shows that it is a useful technique for research on magnetic materials.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-8979
,
1089-7550
Language:
English
Publisher:
AIP Publishing
Publication Date:
1991
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220641-9
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3112-4
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1476463-5
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