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A calculation is made on the thermomagnetic curves of an N-type ferrimagnet ϰ-Mn 5 Ge 2 , based on the molecular field theory using the magnetic structure determined by the neutron diffraction. The resultant magnetization calculated as a function of temperature reproduces the features of the experimental curve.

Magnetic transitions in an intermetallic compound ξ-Mn 2.6 Ge are examined. The magnetic properties of the compound can be explained by assuming that it is substantially an antiferromagnetic with sublattice magnetizations along the trigonal axis below 310 K and perpendicular to it above 310 K.