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Type: Conference Paper

The magnetic properties of Mnx Fe1-x NiSi (x=0,0.25,0.5,0.75,1) alloys

Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism (15571947)Year: April 2013Volume: 26Issue: Pages: 1339 - 1341
DOI:10.1007/s10948-012-1999-xLanguage: English

Abstract

The magnetic properties of Mnx Fe1-x NiSi (x=0,0.25,0.5,0.75,1) alloys are studied using density functional theory and the WIEN2k package. The exchange correlation potential is treated by generalized gradient approximation (GGA). The total energy calculations of these alloys confirm the stability of the ferromagnetic phase as compared to a nonmagnetic phase. The total magnetic moment is not a linear function of x. By increasing x, it increases and then decreases. The peak position of the magnetic moment is near x=0.75. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media New York.


Author Keywords

Density functional theoryDensity of statesMagnetic moment

Other Keywords

AlloysDensity functional theoryMagnetic momentsMagnetic propertiesManganeseDensity of stateExchange-correlation potentialFerromagnetic phaseGeneralized gradient approximationsLinear functionsNonmagnetic phasePeak positionTotal energy calculationCerium alloys