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Stoichiometry, spin fluctuations, and superconductivity in LaNiPO

T. M. McQueen, T. Klimczuk, A. J. Williams, Q. Huang, R. J. Cava

DOI 10.1103/PhysRevB.79.172502 · Physical Review B

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Abstract

Superconductivity in LaNiPO is disrupted by small (∼5%) amounts of nonstoichiometry on the lanthanum site, even though the electronic contribution to the heat capacity increases with increasing nonstoichiometry. All samples also exhibit specific-heat anomalies consistent with the presence of ferromagnetic spin fluctuations (Tsf≈14 K). Comparison of layered nickel phosphide and nickel borocarbide superconductors reveals different structure-property correlations in the two families.

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FormulaReported Tc (K)Pressure (GPa)Type
LaNiPO

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4.2Pressure not reportedonset
LaNiPO

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4.2Pressure not reportedonset
BaNi2P2

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3Pressure not reportedunknown
SrNi2P2

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1.4Pressure not reportedunknown
La3Ni4P4O2

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2.2Pressure not reportedunknown

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