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Magnetic properties of Co2Mn1−xFexSi Heusler alloys

M. KallmayerGerhard H. FecherClaudia FelserS. WurmehlFranziska EmmerlingBenjamin BalkeH. J. Elmers

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Acoustics and UltrasonicsCondensed matter physicsMagnetic momentMagnetic circular dichroismChemistryMagnetometerElectronDichroismCondensed Matter PhysicsSurfaces Coatings and FilmsElectronic Optical and Magnetic Materialslaw.inventionMagnetizationFerromagnetismlawCircular magnetic dichroism

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Co2Mn1−xFexSi Heusler alloys with Fe concentration x = 0–0.4 as prepared by arc melting show a L21 long range order for all Fe concentrations. Magnetic properties of Co2Mn1−xFexSi Heusler alloys were investigated by magnetometry and circular magnetic dichroism. The magnetization of the Fe doped Heusler alloys is in agreement with the Slater–Pauling values expected for half-metallic ferromagnets. Element specific magnetic moments as determined by x-ray absorption using the total electron yield method are in disagreement with theoretical predictions for x = 0 but approach the predicted values as the Fe concentration increases. Surprisingly small Fe concentration increases the magnetic moments of all constituents considerably.

https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/39/5/s03