Date of Award
8-1976
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Physics
Supervisor
Dr. C. V. Stager
Abstract
The magnetization of the Heusler alloys NixCu₂-xMnSn has been measured. These alloys, of the form X₂YZ, have been investigated in order to determine the X site dependence of the interactions which are responsible for the ferromagnetism. It is seen that the Curie temperatures vary nonlinearly with composition suggesting that the short range interactions which determine them vary in a similar manner. Saturation moments are found to remain constant; however, a decrease in paramagnetic moment as the copper concentration is increased, is attributed to disorder.
Recommended Citation
MacDonald, Richard A., "Magnetization of NixCu₂-xMnSn" (1976). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 467.
http://digitalcommons.mcmaster.ca/opendissertations/467