Physics – Condensed Matter – Strongly Correlated Electrons
Scientific paper
2012-03-08
Physics
Condensed Matter
Strongly Correlated Electrons
Scientific paper
In a joint theoretical and experimental study we investigate the pressure dependence of the Eu valence in EuPd_3B_x (0 <= x <= 1). Density functional band structure calculations are combined with x-ray absorption and x-ray diffraction measurements under hydrostatic pressures up to 30 GPa. It is observed that the heterogenous mixed-valence state of Eu in EuPd_3B_x (x >= 0.2) can be suppressed partially in this pressure range. From the complementary measurements we conclude that the valence change in EuPd_3B_x is mainly driven by the number of additional valence electrons due to the insertion of boron, whereas the volume change is a secondary effect. A similar valence change of Eu in Eu_{1-x}La_xPd_3 is predicted for x >= 0.4, in line with the suggested electron count scenario.
Aquilanti Giuliana
Gumeniuk R.
Hanfland Michael
Leithe-Jasper Andreas
Meier Karlheinz
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