Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 49, Numéro C8, Décembre 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism
Page(s) C8-533 - C8-534
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19888242
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism

J. Phys. Colloques 49 (1988) C8-533-C8-534

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19888242

TORQUE MEASUREMENTS ON SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE Y2Co17, Gd2Co17 AND Y2Fe17

B. Matthaei1, J. J. M. Franse2, S. Sinnema2 et R. J. Radwnski3

1  Natuurkundig Laboratorium der Universiteit van Amsterdam, Vaickenierstraat 65, 1018 XE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2  Natuurkunding Laboratorium der Universiteit van Amsterdam, Valckenierstraat 65, 1018 XE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
3  On leave from the Solid State Physics Dept., University of Mining and Metallurgy, 30-059 Krakow, Poland.


Abstract
Contributions from the 3d sublattice to the magnetic anisotropy of the rare-earth transition metal intermetallic compounds have been studied in the Y2Co17, Gd2Co17 and Y2Fe17. Values for the anisotropy constants of Gd2Co17 deduced from magnetic torque measurements, perfectly account for the transition in the magnetisation process observed dong the hexagonal axis at 1.06 T at liquid-helium temperature.