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In this work, we fabricated a polycrystalline Tb2FeCrO6 double perovskite (DP) oxide by a solid-state reaction method and determined its structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric (MC) properties. The Tb2FeCrO6 DP oxide was found to crystallize in a DP-type structure with the Pbnm space group and to undergo a paramagnetic-to-antiferromagnetic transition at a temperature of ~ 8.5 K. A large low-temperature MC effect was observed in the Tb2FeCrO6 DP oxide. The MC parameters in terms of maximum magnetic entropy changes, temperature-averaged entropy change (5 K), and relative cooling power for Tb2FeCrO6 DP oxide under a magnetic field change of 0–7 T were 12.9 J/kg K, 12.7 J/kg K, and 341.4 J/kg, respectively. These parameters were consistent with similarly high levels in recently updated MC materials, making the material a suitable candidate for low-temperature magnetic cooling applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Magnetic refrigeration technology based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) of magnetic substances has been considered a prominent, energy‐efficient, and environmentally benign cooling method. Exploring suitable magnetic substances is a prerequisite for practical applications. A family of rare‐earth‐free magnetocaloric materials called Mn30Fe20−xCuxAl50 alloys is identified room‐temperature refrigeration, which are derived from the well‐known MnAl‐based permanent magnets. As expected from experimental and theoretical investigations, all of the Mn30Fe20−xCuxAl50 alloys are crystallized in a stable cubic CsCl‐type crystal structure, revealing a single second‐order type magnetic phase transition (MPT) with tunable MPT temperature. They also exhibit a large reversible MCE and good magnetocaloric performances in a wide temperature range. Crucially, these Mn30Fe20−xCuxAl50 alloys represent a rare case of magnetic materials belonging to a large family that can be fabricated from low‐price, earth‐abundant, and non‐toxic elements. They could provide new choices for practical room‐temperature magnetic refrigeration applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rare-earth based amorphous alloys with promising glass forming ability (GFA) and considerable magnetocaloric effect (MCE) are extensively exploited for magnetic refrigeration (MR) materials. Here, the GFA, magnetic properties, MCE, and refrigeration performance of RE60Al20Ni20 (RE = Tm, Er, and Ho) amorphous ribbons were investigated. A magnetic phase transition (paramagnetic to ferromagnetic, second-order) with ignorable field and thermal hysteresis was found around TC ∼ 4.4 K for Tm60Al20Ni20, ∼9.5 K for Er60Al20Ni20, and ∼17.9 K for Ho60Al20Ni20. For a field change ΔH = 50 kOe, the MCE parameters of the maximal magnetic entropy change (around their own TC) and relative cooling power are 14.1 J/kg K and 235 J/kg for Tm60Al20Ni20, 14.3 J/kg K and 372 J/kg for Er60Al20Ni20, and 12.4 J/kg K and 460 J/kg for Ho60Al20Ni20. In addition, the temperature averaged entropy change at ΔTlift (temperature span) of 2 K and 5 K is investigated, very close values and similar field dependence with magnetic entropy change indicating that RE60Al20Ni20 (RE = Tm, Er, and Ho) has potential applications in cryogenic magnetic refrigeration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reported here is a systematical investigation on the crystal structure, magnetic properties and magnetocaloric (MC) effect of three rare earth (RE) molybdate RE 2 MoO 6 (RE = Dy, Tb and Gd) oxides. The X-ray powder diffraction and the morphology as examined using the scanning electron microscope indicate phase-pure and polycrystalline nature of these oxides. The temperature (2–100 K) and magnetic field (up to 5 T) dependence of the magnetic measurements determine the magnetic phase transition (MPT) and MC properties. All the present RE 2 MoO 6 oxides crystallize in a monoclinic structure belonging to C 2/ c space group with the antiferromagnetic ordering at low temperature. Moreover, the RE 2 MoO 6 oxides hold reasonable values of MC parameters including the maximum isothermal magnetic entropy change/temperature-averaged entropy change (2 K lift) and relative cooling power values have been evaluated with the magnetic change of 0–5 T, yielding 17.22 (17.08) J/kgK and 277.67 J/kg for Dy 2 MoO 6 , 17.03 (16.83) J/kgK and 261.12 J/kg for Tb 2 MoO 6 , as well as 27.68 (26.69) J/kgK and 228.14 J/kg for Gd 2 MoO 6 , respectively. These acceptable MC parameters make the present RE 2 MoO 6 oxides potential candidates for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration (MR). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Magnetic refrigeration (MR) based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) has been recognized as an environmentally benign and energy-efficient cooling technology. Exploring suitable magnetocaloric materials is a crucial prerequisite for practical MR applications. We have herein provided a systematic investigation of the crystal structure, microstructure, electronic structure, magnetic phase transition, critical behavior, and MCE of the GdCoC compound featuring excellent cryogenic magnetocaloric performance by means of experimental determination and theoretical calculation. The GdCoC compound is crystallized in a simple layered tetragonal crystal structure with a P 4 2 / mmc space group and undergoes two successive ferromagnetic (FM) transitions along with a low-temperature weak antiferromagnetic (AFM) transition under low magnetic fields. Density functional theory calculations confirms the FM coupling of the Gd and Co intra-sublattice interactions, whereas AFM coupling for their inter-sublattice interaction. The magnetic transitions are merged in to one under high magnetic fields which has been confirmed to be second-order type and its critical behavior can be understood in the framework of tri-critical mean-field model, whereas the low-temperature weak AFM transition is belonging to the first-order type. The excellent magnetocaloric performance of the GdCoC compound was identified by the parameters of magnetic entropy change, adiabatic temperature change, temperature-averaged entropy change, relative cooling power, and refrigerant capacity, which are superior to most of the well-known magnetocaloric materials with similar working temperatures, making it attractive for practical cryogenic MR applications. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The intermetallic gallium compounds RE2Co2Ga with different rare earths (RE = Dy, Ho, Er, and Tm) were synthesized, and their crystal structure, microstructure, magnetic, and cryogenic magneto-caloric performances were investigated. The RE2Co2Ga compounds crystallize with an ordered orthorhombic W2B2Co-type structure (space group Immm). All the RE2Co2Ga compounds undergo ferromagnetic (FM) ordering (second-order) from a paramagnetic to FM transition which induces reversible magneto-caloric effects (MCE). The Curie temperatures (TC) in RE2Co2Ga compounds are determined to be 55.0, 38.5, 25.5, and 11.6 K for RE = Dy, Ho, Er, and Tm, respectively, which fulfill the de Gennes scaling. The RE2Co2Ga compounds show relatively small MCE (i.e., −ΔSM, isothermal magnetic entropy change) around their own phase transition temperatures, and the maximal values of −ΔSM are 7.5, 14.6, 11.2, and 13.2 J/kg K in the field change (ΔH) of 7 T for RE = Dy, Ho, Er, and Tm, respectively. Accordingly, the values of the relative cooling power are 212, 335, 304, and 239 J/kg, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rare-earth (RE)-based magnetic solids with large magneto-caloric effect (MCE) have been well investigated recently due to their potential applications in the field of environmentally friendly cryogenic magnetic refrigeration (MR). Herein, two polycrystalline RE-based REFe2Si2 (RE = Dy and Tb) intermetallic compounds have been prepared by an arc-melting way and determined with regard to the structural and magnetic phase transition (MPT) properties as well as the MCE and magneto-caloric performance. Both of the present REFe2Si2 compounds at room temperature are crystallized in a ThCr2Si2-type structure and undergo a first-ordered MPT from antiferromagnetic to paramagnetic state around the Néel temperature (TN) of ~ 4.05 K for DyFe2Si2 and ~ 6.25 K for TbFe2Si2, respectively. Large cryogenic MC effect together with excellent MC performance have been realized in DyFe2Si2 compound. The MC parameters with magnetic field change at 0–5 T of the maximum magnetic entropy changes and the refrigerant capacity/relative cooling power were found to be 16.08 J/kgK and 318.5/403.3 J/kg for DyFe2Si2 and to be 9.88 J/kgK and 105.9/140.8 J/kg for TbFe2Si2, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetocaloric effect (MCE) has been extensively studied in various magnetic solids, aiming to both facilitate practical applications in magnetic cooling and deepen our understanding these materials' intrinsic properties. This study presents a systematic investigation of Gd 2 Ti 2 O 7 oxide, characterized by a geometrically frustrated magnetic structure, focusing on its structural and magnetic characteristics through experimental analysis and theoretical calculations. Emphasis is placed on its magnetic phase transition (MPT) and magnetocaloric properties, scrutinizing temperatures as low as 0.4 K and magnetic fields up to 16 T. The results reveal that Gd 2 Ti 2 O 7 oxide possesses a crystalline cubic pyrochlore-type structure with an antiferromagnetic (AFM) semiconductor ground state. The material undergoes a first-order MPT in low field and low-temperature regimes, transitioning to a second-order MPT above 2 K up to 16 T. Evaluation of magnetocaloric parameters, including maximum magnetic entropy change, temperature-averaged entropy change, relative cooling power, and refrigerant capacity, indicates moderate values under low magnetic field changes, while significantly large values are achievable under high magnetic field changes. This finding suggests that potential cryogenic magnetocaloric materials (MCMs) with optimal performance should exhibit low MPT temperatures induced by magnetic frustration and possess a ground state with a sufficiently large magnetic moment induced by low magnetic fields, thus avoiding excessively strong AFM coupling. This study lays the groundwork for future cryogenic MCM design and provides valuable insights into the intrinsic properties of geometrically frustrated magnetic materials. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a detailed investigation with respect to the structural, cryogenic magnetic properties and magnetocaloric performances of RE 2 CuMnO 6 (RE = Gd, Dy, Ho and Er) double perovskite (DP) compounds has been performed. All the RE 2 CuMnO 6 compounds are confirmed to B -site disordered and crystallized in the GdFeO 3 -type structure (Pnma space group, N 62, oP20). The magnetic transition temperatures (T M) are found to be ~7.5 K for Gd 2 CuMnO 6 , ~12.1 K for Dy 2 CuMnO 6 , ~12.2 K for Ho 2 CuMnO 6 , and ~3.6 K for Er 2 CuMnO 6 , respectively. Moreover, for checking the magnetocaloric performances several vital parameters including -Δ S M max (peak value of magnetic entropy change, -Δ S M), TEC (3) (temperature averaged -Δ S M) and RCP (relative cooling powers) are evaluated to be 7.84, 7.73 J/kgK and 151.1 J/kg for Gd 2 CuMnO 6 , 5.69, 5.59 J/kgK and 180.9 J/kg for Dy 2 CuMnO 6 , 7.12, 7.05 J/kgK and 192.4 J/kg for Ho 2 CuMnO 6 , as well as 9.92, 9.60 J/kgK and 195.9 J/kg for Er 2 CuMnO 6 under the magnetic field change Δ H = 5 T, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, we present the crystal structure, magnetic properties, and cryogenic magneto-caloric effect (MCE) of RE 2 FeAlO 6 (RE = Gd, Dy, Ho) oxides. The XRD refinement analysis suggests that all the RE 2 FeAlO 6 oxides are crystallized in B-site disordered orthorhombic structure. The RE 2 FeAlO 6 oxides exhibit large MCEs around T C. The peak magnetic entropy change (-Δ S M) and refrigeration capacity (RC) are 25.9 J/(kgK) and 240.1 J/kg for Gd 2 FeAlO 6 , 10.7 J/(kgK) and 274.9 J/kg for Dy 2 FeAlO 6 , 9.6 J/(kgK) and 249.6 J/kg for Ho 2 FeAlO 6 under Δ H of 0–70 kOe, respectively. Notably, Gd 2 FeAlO 6 exhibits promising magneto-caloric performance and therefore is a favorable candidate for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic cooling utilizing magneto-caloric effect is recognized as promising energy efficiency and environmentally friendly technology. Here we report a systematical study on the microstructures, magnetic properties and cryogenic magneto-caloric performances of the Gd20Ho20Tm20Cu20Ni20 amorphous ribbons. It is found that the ribbons reveal a second-order phase transition and are accompanied by a table-shaped magneto-caloric effect. The calculated magnetic-entropy-change maximum |ΔSM|, temperature averaged entropy change (i.e., TEC(10)), and refrigerant capacity reach 13.9 J/kg⋅K, 13.84 J/kg⋅K and 740 J/kg with magnetic field change of 0–7 T, respectively, indicating that the present Gd20Ho20Tm20Cu20Ni20 amorphous ribbons are good candidates for magnetic cooling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract It is well known that rare earth (RE) based intermetallic compounds reveal various interesting magnetic properties depending on the crystallized structures and the constituent elements, paving the way for potential applications in different fields. Recent progresses regarding magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect (MCE) in ternary rare earth RE 2 T 2 X (RE = Gd-Tm; T = Cu, Ni, Co; and X = Cd, In, Ga, Sn, Al) intermetallic compounds are reviewed in this paper. Some of them exhibit excellent MCE performances which make them attractive in the field of magnetic refrigeration at low temperature. With the aim of understanding the magnetocaloric characteristics of RE 2 T 2 X compounds, the crystal structure, magnetism and magnetic phase transition are also focused. The origin of the MCE together with the physics behind and the potential application of RE 2 T 2 X compounds are thoroughly considered. Highlights • Magnetic and magnetocaloric properties in RE 2 T2X compounds are reviewed. • The RE 2 T2X compounds show four types of crystallize structures. • Some of them exhibit excellent cryogenic magnetocaloric performances. • The origin of magnetocaloric effect in RE 2 T2X compounds is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Magnetic cooling technology based on the magneto-caloric effect (MCE) has emerged as a viable alternative to conventional vapor compression refrigeration technology. Exploring suitable magnetic solids with promising magneto-caloric performances is a key issue in this field. Here, we report a systematic characterization of the glass forming ability, microstructure, magnetism and MCE of Ho 57 Cu 25 Al 18 and Tm 57 Cu 25 Al 18 amorphous ribbons. Promising MCE performances were observed for both ribbons at low temperature. Compared with most of the rare earth-based amorphous alloys, both ribbons were found to have comparable or even larger values of -Δ S M max (maximum magnetic entropy change), RC (refrigeration capacity) and RCP (relative cooling power). These promising magneto-caloric performances make amorphousized RE 57 Cu 25 Al 18 ribbons attractive for active cryogenic magnetic refrigeration. Highlights • Magnetism and magnetocaloric effect (MCE) in RE 57 Cu 25 Al 18 ribbons were studied. • Promising MCE performance was observed in amorphous RE 57 Cu 25 Al 18 ribbons. • The origin of MCE in amorphous RE 57 Cu 25 Al 18 ribbons was discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic properties and magnetic entropy change of amorphousized Tm 60 Co 20 Ni 20 ribbon were systematically studied. The results indicate that the Tm 60 Co 20 Ni 20 amorphous ribbon reveals a second order magnetic transition (paramagnetic to ferromagnetic state) based on the Arrott plots and rescaled magnetic entropy change curves. A large magnetic entropy change is achieved around its Curie temperature of T C ∼6.7 K. Under the magnetic field change (Δ Η ) of 0–5 T, the maximum values of magnetic entropy change (−Δ S M max ) and relative cooling power ( RCP ) are 17.1 J/kg K and 273 J/kg, respectively. In particular, under a relative low Δ Η of 0–2 T, a large magnetic entropy change of 11.8 J/kg K reaches, making it attractive in the field of low-temperature magnetic refrigeration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two single-phased aluminide RE NiAl 2 ( RE = Ho and Er) compounds have been synthesized by an arc-melting method. The magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect (MCE) of HoNiAl 2 and ErNiAl 2 have been studied by magnetization measurements. A second-order paramagnetic (PM) to ferromagnetic (FM) phase transition together with a considerable reversible MCE were observed around the Curie temperature T C ∼7.5 K and 5.0 K for HoNiAl 2 and ErNiAl 2 , respectively. Under the magnetic field change (Δ H ) of 0–5 T, the maximal values of magnetic entropy change, refrigerant capacity and relative cooling power are 14.0 J/kg K, 171 J/kg, 213 J/kg for HoNiAl 2 and 21.2 J/kg K, 267 J/kg, 357 J/kg for ErNiAl 2 , respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic properties, magnetocaloric effect (MCE) and universal behaviour of ternary Cadmium compounds Gd 2 Cu 2 Cd and Er 2 Cu 2 Cd have been investigated systematically. A second order magnetic phase transition from a paramagnetic to ferromagnetic state is observed for Gd 2 Cu 2 Cd and Er 2 Cu 2 Cd at their own Curie temperatures of T C ∼120 and 36 K, respectively. A large reversible MCE occurs near its own T C for both compounds. The maximum values of magnetic entropy change (−Δ S M max ) are 10.1 and 19.1 J/kg K under a magnetic field change of 0–7 T with no obviously hysteresis loss for Gd 2 Cu 2 Cd and Er 2 Cu 2 Cd, respectively. The corresponding values of refrigerant capacity ( RC ) and relative cooling power ( RCP ) are evaluated to be 386 and 373 J/kg, and to be 525 and 489 J/kg, respectively. The rescaled magnetic entropy change curves collapse onto a single curve for various magnetic fields, further confirming the Gd 2 Cu 2 Cd and Er 2 Cu 2 Cd compounds with the second order phase transition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic and magnetocaloric properties in the equiatomic intermetallic compounds of TmZnAl and TmAgAl have been investigated. The compounds undergo a second order magnetic transition from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic state around its own Curie temperatures T C ∼2.8 K and 3.3 K for TmZnAl and TmAgAl, respectively. A considerable reversible magnetocaloric effect (MCE) was observed at low temperature. For a magnetic field change of 7 T, the maximum values of magnetic entropy change (−Δ S M max ) and relative cooling power ( RCP ) are 11.8 J/kg K and 289 J/kg for TmZnAl, respectively, and the corresponding values for TmAgAl are 14.1 J/kg K and 315 J/kg. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Heusler type Ni–Mn- Z (Z = Ga, ln, Sn, or Sb) alloys with magneto-structural transformations (MSTs) have received widespread research interests due to the exhibition of multifunctional characters. To further understand MSTs and improve the magnetocaloric performance of these alloys, in this work, the Ti doped Ni 48 Cu 2 Mn 36 Sn 14-x Ti x (x = 0, 1, 2, 3) ribbons have been fabricated and systematically determined with regard to the structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and magnetization measurements. All the ribbons are found to crystallize in the ordered cubic L2 1 austenite phases at room temperature and with the equiaxed austenite morphology. With the increasing Ti content, the average grain size and the MST temperature increase but the austenite Curie temperature (T A C) decrease gradually. Moreover, the thermal hysteresis and magnetic hysteresis loss are greatly reduced with the Ti doping. The value of average hysteresis loss (AHL) is reduced from 86 Jkg−1 for Ti0 to 25.5 Jkg−1 for Ti3 ribbon under 7 T. Additionally, enhanced magnetocaloric effect has been observed by Ti-doping. With the magnetic field change (ΔH) of 0–7 T, the largest value of magnetic entropy change reaches 15.4 Jkg−1K−1 (Ti2) among the Ni 48 Cu 2 Mn 36 Sn 14-x Ti x ribbons. The present work indicates that reasonable Ti doping could be a useful way to regulation the MSTs and improve the magnetocaloric performance of the Heusler type Ni–Mn–Sn-based alloys. • The Hesuler type Ni 48 Cu 2 Mn 36 Sn 14-x Ti x (x = 0, 1, 2, 3) ribbons are fabricated. • The structural, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties were investigated. • Ti doping could be a useful way to regulation the MSTs. • Enhanced magnetocaloric performances has been observed by Ti-doping. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetocaloric effect (MCE) of quaternary intermetallic compound ErNiBC has been investigated by magnetization and heat capacity measurements. The compound undergoes a paramagnetic (PM) to ferromagnetic (FM) transition at T C ~5 K and the ground state of Er ion forms a Kramer's doublet state. The magnetic transition is found to be second order in nature. The maximum magnetic entropy change (−Δ S M max ) and adiabatic temperature change (Δ T ad max ) of ErNiBC are 24.8 J/kg K and 8.6 K, respectively, for a magnetic field change of 0–50 kOe, and the corresponding refrigerant capacity ( RC ) is 312 J/kg. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Magnetism and magnetocaloric effect in RE AgAl ( RE = Er and Ho) intermetallic compounds have been studied. Both compounds undergo a second order magnetic phase transition from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic state. A large reversible magnetocaloric effect was observed around its own Curie temperatures T C ∼ 14 and 18 K for ErAgAl and HoAgAl, respectively. For a field change of 0–7 T, the maximum magnetic entropy change reaches 13.7 and 13.8 J/kg K for RE = Er and Ho, respectively. The corresponding relative cooling powers are evaluated to be 398 and 525 J/kg. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic refrigeration (MR) technology by utilizing the magnetocaloric (MC) effects of magnetic solids have been realized to be a promising energy efficiency and environmentally friendly technology. Developing or discovering proper magnetic solids with promising MC performances is one of the most important tasks at present stage since a huge gap still exists between the requirement of practical MR application and the MC performances of the magnetic solids. Herein, we reported a combined theoretical and experimental investigation of the crystal structure together with the magnetic properties, magnetic phase transition (MPT) and MC performances in Gd 2 MgTiO 6 oxide. The Gd 2 MgTiO 6 is confirmed to crystalize in a B -site ordered monoclinic double perovskite (DP) crystal structure. A rather unstable antiferromagnetic (AFM) interaction with large magnetic moment and semi-conductor characteristic with the band gap of 2.977 eV have been confirmed in Gd 2 TiMgO 6 DP oxide at ground state. Giant reversible cryogenic MC effect together with excellent MC performances have been confirmed by a series of the figure of merits including the values of maximum magnetic entropy change (-Δ S M) and refrigerant capacity (RC), which are evaluated to be 46.21 J/kgK and 300.27 J/kg around 3.3 K with the magnetic change of 0–7 T, these values are much better than most of the recently reported famous cryogenic MC materials and the commercialized magnetic refrigerants gadolinium gallium garnet (GGG) as well. The observed excellent MC performances suggest that Gd 2 TiMgO 6 DP oxide is a promising candidate material for cryogenic MR applications. Graphical abstract [Display omitted]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rare-earths (RE) based amorphous materials with large magnetocaloric (MC) effects and excellent glass forming ability (GFA) have been recognized as promising candidates for magnetic refrigeration (MR). In this work, the RE 60 Co 20 Al 20 (RE = Ho, Er, Tm) amorphous ribbons were successfully fabricated and systematically determined with respect to the GFA, magnetic properties and MC effects. A second order magnetic phase transition (MPT) from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic (FM to PM) without noticeable field or thermal hysteresis has been observed around the Curie temperatures, T C ~ 22.3 K for Ho 60 Co 20 Al 20 , ~ 10.3 K for Er 60 Co 20 Al 20 , and ~ 5.0 K for Tm 60 Co 20 Al 20 , respectively. The MC parameters including the maximum magnetic entropy change (| Δ S M max |), temperature-averaged entropy change with 3 K lift [ TEC (3 K)], and relative cooling powder/refrigerant capacity (RCP/RC) have been determined to check the MC performances, and the corresponding values are determined to be 14.16, 15.57 and 15.06 J/kgK, to be14.04, 15.38 and 14.78 J/kgK, and to be 625.0/478.7, 505.7/391.8 and 334.0/243.4 J/kg for Ho 60 Co 20 Al 20 , Er 60 Co 20 Al 20 and Tm 60 Co 20 Al 20 under the field change Δμ 0 H = 5 T, respectively. The present results indicate that RE 60 Co 20 Al 20 (RE = Ho, Er, Tm) amorphous ribbons are considerable for cryogenic MR application. • The RE 60 Co 20 Al 20 (RE = Ho, Er, Tm) amorphous ribbons are fabricated. • The glass forming ability in RE 60 Co 20 Al 20 amorphous ribbons was investigated. • Large magnetocaloric effect in RE 60 Co 20 Al 20 has been observed. • RE 60 Co 20 Al 20 ribbons are considerable for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, we fabricated the RE 2 O 2 SO 4 (RE = Gd, Tb, Dy and Ho) oxides by thermal decomposition and systematically determined regarding their structural and magnetic properties, especially of the magnetic phase transition (MPT) and magnetocaloric effect (MCE). All of these RE 2 O 2 SO 4 oxides are confirmed to crystallize in an orthogonal structure (space group: pmnb); the constituting elements are all distributed uniformly and presented as the RE 3+, S6+, and O2− valence states, respectively. They all exhibit a typical cryogenic MPT from paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic (AFM) state together with a field-induced metamagnetic transition (first-order type MPT) from AFM to ferromagnetic state below their MPT temperatures. All of these RE 2 O 2 SO 4 oxides exhibit considerable direct and inverse cryogenic MCE. The determined direct magnetocaloric parameters of present RE 2 O 2 SO 4 oxides, especially of Gd 2 O 2 SO 4 and Ho 2 O 2 SO 4 oxides, are comparable with most of recently reported RE -based magnetic solids, making them also considerable for practical cryogenic MR applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetocaloric effect has been extensively investigated in various types of magnetic solids to not only develop practical magnetic cooling applications but also deepen the understanding of these materials' underlying inherent properties. Through experimental determination and theoretical calculation, we conducted a systematic investigation of Gd 4 Ga 2 O 9 oxide in terms of its structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties and found it to crystallize in a monoclinic structure belonging to the space group P 2 1 / c and to possess an antiferromagnetic semiconducting ground state. The consistent elements were uniformly distributed up to the nanoscale and presented as Gd3+, Ga3+, and O 2 states, respectively. The magnetocaloric performances of Gd 4 Ga 2 O 9 oxide were checked according to the parameters of maximum magnetic entropy change, refrigerant capacity, and temperature-averaged entropy changes (lift of 5 K), which were determined to be 25.77 J/kgK, 218.27 J/kg, and 23.43 J/kgK under 0–7 T magnetic field change. These parameters of Gd 4 Ga 2 O 9 oxide are comparable to those of some recently reported materials with prominent performances, which means that it can be considered for cryogenic magnetic cooling applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We herein fabricated two gadolinium-transition metal-based high entropy (HE) oxides of Gd(Mn 0.25 Fe 0.25 Al 0.25 Cr 0.25)O 3 [denoted as Gd(4 TM 0.25)O 3 ] and Gd(Mn 0.2 Fe 0.2 Al 0.2 Co 0.2 Ni 0.2)O 3 [denoted as Gd(5 TM 0.2)O 3 ] and determined their structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties. Both of present HE oxides are found to crystallize in the single-phase perovskite-type orthorhombic structure with a homogeneous microstructure and exhibit prominent cryogenic magnetocaloric performances. The values of magnetic entropy change, refrigerant capacity, and temperature-averaged entropy change (6K-lift) under the magnetic field change of 0–7 T are estimated to be 20.34 J/kgK, 295.4 J/kg, and 19.56 J/kgK for Gd(4 TM 0.25)O 3 , and to be 22.45 J/kgK, 258.2 J/kg, and 20.79 J/kgK for Gd(5 TM 0.2)O 3 , respectively, which are comparable with recently reported candidate materials for practical magnetic cooling. These findings not only indicate potential applications of present perovskite-type Gd(4 TM 0.25)O 3 and Gd(5 TM 0.2)O 3 HE oxides, but also provide meaningful clues for exploring HE oxides with prominent cryogenic magnetocaloric performances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ternary rare earth RE CoSi 2 (RE = Er and Tm) intermetallic compounds were synthesized by means of arc-melting technique and their crystal structure, magnetism and magneto-caloric effect (MCE) were studied systematically. Both ErCoSi 2 and TmCoSi 2 crystallize in a CeNiSi 2 -type structure (Cmcm space group) confirmed by FULLPROF Rietveld refinement. Magnetization data indicates the antiferromagnetic (AFM) ground state for both RE CoSi 2 compounds, and a magnetic field-induced ferromagnetic (FM) transition occurs below the Neel temperature T N ∼6.9 K for ErCoSi 2 and ∼5.4 K for TmCoSi 2. Considerable reversible MCE in ErCoSi 2 and TmCoSi 2 was observed. The MCE performances of RE CoSi 2 are evaluated by -Δ S M max (maximal magnetic entropy change), TEC (3) (temperature averaged entropy change), and RCP (relative cooling power) with the values of 7.1 J/kg K, 6.8 J/kg K and 165.9 J/kg for ErCoSi 2 , as well as 8.7 J/kg K, 8.5 J/kg K and 152.9 J/kg for TmCoSi 2 , respectively, under Δ H (field change) of 0–50 kOe. Image 1 • CeNiSi 2 -type RE CoSi 2 (RE = Er and Tm) compounds were fabricated. • AFM ordering at T N ∼6.9 K for ErCoSi 2 and ∼5.4 K for TmCoSi 2. • A field-induced AFM to FM transition for both compounds occur below T N. • Considerable values of -Δ S M max, TEC , RC and RCP were found. • RE CoSi 2 compounds are also considerable for cryogenic magnetic cooling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The crystal structure together with the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties in RE 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 (RE = Dy, Ho, Er and Tm) have been investigated systematically. All the RE 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 compounds crystallize in a CaIn 2 -type structure of (P63/mmc space group). A second-ordered magnetic phase transition (SOPT) from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic (FM to PM) is occurred in RE 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 compounds with the Curie temperatures (T C) of approximately 16.1, 10.6, 4.1 and below 2 K for RE of Dy, Ho, Er and Tm, respectively. The magnetocaloric parameters including magnetic isothermal entropy change/temperature-averaged magnetic entropy change -Δ S M max/ TEC (5) and relative cooling power RCP are calculated with the values of 10.01/9.92 J/kg K and 418.6 J/kg for Dy 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 , 20.12/19.65 J/kg K and 644.1 J/kg for Ho 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 , 18.07/17.69 J/kg K and 447.1 J/kg for Er 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 , as well as 18.22/16.75 J/kg K and 330.7 J/kg for Tm 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 with magnetic field change (Δ H) of 0–7 T, respectively. Notably, Ho 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 exhibits ralatively high magnetocaloric parameters, which suggests that Ho 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 is a competitive candidate among the MCE materials in the field of cryogenic magnetic refrigeration (MR). • Magnetic properties and MCE in RE 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 compounds were studied. • Large values of -ΔS M max, TEC and RCP were observed at low temperature. • Ho 2 Ni 1.5 Ga 2.5 compound is competitive for cryogenic magnetic cooling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We present a detailed investigation of the crystal structure, magnetism and magneto-caloric performances of RE Co 2 B 2 C (RE = Gd, Tb and Dy) compounds. All compounds are described with a LuNi 2 B 2 C-type crystallographic structure (I 4/ mmm space group). A second-ordered paramagnetic to ferromagnetic (PM-FM) transition is observed in RE Co 2 B 2 C compounds around their Curie temperatures (T C) of 17.2, 5.3 and 7.7 K, and induced a considerable magneto-caloric effect (MCE) for GdCo 2 B 2 C, TbCo 2 B 2 C and DyCo 2 B 2 C, respectively. The magneto-caloric performances for RE Co 2 B 2 C were characterized by the isothermal magnetic entropy (- Δ S M max) , temperature averaged entropy change (TEC) with three different temperature lifts (3, 5 and 10 K), and relative cooling power (RCP). The corresponding values of - Δ S M max , TEC (3 K) and RCP under the magnetic field change (Δ H) of 0–5 T, are 10.34 J/kg-K, 10.23 J/kg-K, and 238.1 J/kg for GdCo 2 B 2 C, 18.09 J/kg-K, 17.83 J/kg-K, and 438.2 J/kg for TbCo 2 B 2 C, as well as 17.79 J/kg-K, 17.72 J/kg-K, and 480.1 J/kg for DyCo 2 B 2 C, respectively. • Magnetic properties and MCE in RE Co 2 B 2 C compounds were studied. • Large values of -ΔS M max, TEC, RC and RCP were observed at low temperature. • RE Co 2 B 2 C compounds are competitive for cryogenic magnetic cooling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We herein provided a systematical determination of the structural and magnetic properties, especially of the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) and magnetocaloric performances of four rare-earth oxychlorides, i. e., the RE OCl (RE = Ho, Dy, Tb and Gd) compounds. The studied RE OCl compounds are all crystallized in the tetragonal matlockite structure (P 4/ nmm space group) and the RE , O, and Cl elements are with the RE 3+, O2−, and Cl− valence states, respectively. The DyOCl, TbOCl and GdOCl compounds reveal an antiferromagnetic transition at around approximate 9.5, 3.7 and 4.8 K, respectively. The magnetocaloric performances are checked by the maximum magnetic entropy change, relative cooling power, and temperature-averaged entropy change with 5 K lift, which are found to be 14.16 J/kgK, 375.55 J/kg and 13.89 J/kgK for HoOCl, to be 14.88 J/kgK, 488.14 J/kg, and 14.60 J/kgK for DyOCl, to be 14.59 J/kgK, 419.67 J/kg, and 14.42 J/kgK for TbOCl, and to be 16.16 J/kgK, 213.68 J/kg, and 14.39 J/kgK for GdOCl, with the magnetic field change of 0–7 T, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We herein investigated four rare earth (RE)-based oxides, the RE 2 SiO 5 (RE = Gd, Dy, Ho, and Er) silicates, regarding their structural and cryogenic magnetic properties. All the RE 2 SiO 5 silicates are found to crystallized in a monoclinic structure. X-ray photoemission spectroscopy spectra illustrate that RE , Si and O elements in RE 2 SiO 5 silicates are present as RE 3+, Si4+, and O2−, respectively. The Dy 2 SiO 5 reveals a first-order magnetic transition around 4.5 K. The magnetic phase transition temperatures are probably below 2 K for the RE 2 SiO 5 (RE = Gd, Ho, and Er) silicates. Large cryogenic magnetocaloric effects (MCE) and good magnetocaloric performances were observed in the RE 2 SiO 5 silicates. The MCE parameters in terms of the maximum magnetic entropy changes, the temperature-averaged entropy change (5 K-lift) and refrigerant capacity under a magnetic field change of 0–5 T are determined to be 35.5, 30.4 J/kgK, and 215.7 J/kg for Gd 2 SiO 5 , to be 13.3, 12.9 J/kgK, and 190.5 J/kg for Dy 2 SiO 5 , to be 15.3, 15.1 J/kgK, and 274.1 J/kg for Ho 2 SiO 5 and to be 17.9, 16.5 J/kgK, and 181.14 J/kg for Er 2 SiO 5 , respectively. These derived values of MCE parameters of the RE 2 SiO 5 silicates, especially for Gd 2 SiO 5 , are at similarly high level with or better than those of the updated candidate materials, making them also of potential for practical magnetic refrigeration applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic refrigeration (MR) based on magnetocaloric effect (MCE) is a key technique, since it possesses ideally higher performance than the traditional gas compression technology. However, the lack of MR materials with excellent MCE performance is a bottle-neck for practical MR applications. Herein, we systematically report the structural properties using powder X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope as well as the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties through the magnetization measurements of four rare-earth (RE) ruthenate RE 3 RuO 7 (RE = Pr, Nd, Gd and Tb) compounds. Light RE -based Pr 3 RuO 7 and Nd 3 RuO 7 compounds form an orthorhombic Cmcm structure, while heavy RE based Gd 3 RuO 7 and Tb 3 RuO 7 compounds crystallize in an orthorhombic P 2 1 nb structure. The magnetic phase transition of all the present compounds are confirmed to be of the first-order type with T N of 52, 15, 11 and 12 K for Pr 3 RuO 7 , Nd 3 RuO 7 , Gd 3 RuO 7 and Tb 3 RuO 7 compounds, respectively. The related MCE parameters including the maximum isothermal magnetic entropy change, temperature-averaged entropy change (5 K lift), and refrigerant capacity with the magnetic field change of 0–5 T were computed to be 1.35 J/kgK, 1.31 J/kgK, and 27.4 J/kg for Pr 3 RuO 7 , to be 2.18 J/kgK, 2.04 J/kgK, and 25.6 J/kg for Nd 3 RuO 7 , to be 8.12 J/kgK, 7.90 J/kgK, and 124.6 J/kg for Gd 3 RuO 7 , and to be 7.78 J/kgK, 7.49 J/kgK, and 128.8 J/kg for Tb 3 RuO 7 , respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We herein fabricated the (Dy 0.25 Ho 0.25 Er 0.25 Tm 0.25) 2 Cu 2 In high-entropy (HE) compounds and systematically determined its structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties. The (Dy 0.25 Ho 0.25 Er 0.25 Tm 0.25) 2 Cu 2 In HE compound was found to crystalize in a tetragonal Mo 2 B 2 Fe type structure (P4/ mbm space group) and undergoes typical second order type magnetic transition. Large MCE and prominent cryogenic magnetocaloric performances were observed in (Dy 0.25 Ho 0.25 Er 0.25 Tm 0.25) 2 Cu 2 In HE compound. The evaluated values of magnetic entropy change and refrigerant capacity of (Dy 0.25 Ho 0.25 Er 0.25 Tm 0.25) 2 Cu 2 In HE compound under magnetic field change of 0–7 T are 17.1 J/kgK and 398.0 J/kg which are comparable with the reported candidate materials for cryogenic magnetic cooling, making the present (Dy 0.25 Ho 0.25 Er 0.25 Tm 0.25) 2 Cu 2 In HE compound also considerable for practical applications. • The (Dy 0.25 Ho 0.25 Er 0.25 Tm 0.25) 2 Cu 2 In HE compound was fabricated. • The structural, magnetic, MPT and MC properties were investigated. • The present HE compound is considerable for cryogenic magnetic cooling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, two Mo 2 FeB 2 -type multiple rare-earth-containing MRE 2 Cu 2 In (MRE = Dy 1/3 Ho 1/3 Er 1/3 and Ho 1/3 Er 1/3 Tm 1/3 ; space group P 4/ mbm , No. 127) compounds are prepared via arc-melting method and systematically determined regarding their structural and magnetic properties, magnetic phase transition (MPT), and magnetocaloric (MC) performances. They undergo typical second-order MPT at low temperatures. The MC effect and MC performances of the present MRE 2 Cu 2 In compounds at low temperatures are assessed using magnetic entropy changes, refrigerant capacity, and temperature-averaged entropy changes. The values of these parameters are comparable to most updated candidate materials for low-temperature magnetic cooling, making the present MRE 2 Cu 2 In compounds considerable for practical applications. • The MRE 2 Cu 2 In (MRE = Dy 1/3 Ho 1/3 Er 1/3 and Ho 1/3 Er 1/3 Tm 1/3) compounds are fabricated. • The structural, magnetic, MPT and MC properties in MRE 2 Cu 2 In were studied. • These MRE 2 Cu 2 In compounds are considerable for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • The Er 2 BaCu 1- x Ni x O 5 oxides were fabricated. • The structural and magnetic properties were investigated. • Large magnetocaloric effects were observed. • The Er 2 BaCu 1- x Ni x O 5 oxides may considerable for magnetic cooling. The solid-state magnetic cooling based on the magnetocaloric (MC) effects was recognized as one of the most prospective alternative cooling methods to the gas compression technology. Exploring suitable candidate materials with prominent MC performances remains an urgent research priority in this field. Thus, we herein investigated fabricated the Er 2 BaCu 1- x Ni x O 5 oxides (x = 1/3, 1/2, and 2/3) and experimentally determined their structural and magnetic properties together with their MC performances. All the present studied Er 2 BaCu 1- x Ni x O 5 oxides are crystallized in the RE -211 type oxide structure (space group: Pnma). Considerable reversible low-temperature MC effects and good MC performances have been observed in present studied Er 2 BaCu 1- x Ni x O 5 oxides which were assessed by determination the parameters including the magnetic entropy changes, temperature-averaged entropy changes, and relative cooling power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The gallides RE 2 Rh 3 Ga (RE = Gd, Dy, Ho, Er) compounds are fabricated. • The structural, MPT and magnetocaloric properties in RE 2 Rh 3 Ga were studied. • The present RE 2 Rh 3 Ga compound are considerable for cryogenic MR. We herein provide an experimental investigation of the gallides RE 2 Rh 3 Ga (RE = Gd, Dy, Ho, Er) regarding their magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect (MCE). All of these RE 2 Rh 3 Ga intermetallic compounds crystallized with the Mg 2 Ni 3 Si type structure, space group R– 3 m and are ordered magnetically at low temperatures. Large reversible MCEs around their own ordering temperature were observed in all RE 2 Rh 3 Ga compounds and their magnetocaloric parameters including the maximum magnetic entropy change, refrigerant capacity, and temperature-averaged entropy change are comparable to those of some recently reported candidate materials with prominent performances, making them considerable for cryogenic MR applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The crystal structure, microstructure, magnetic phase transitions and magnetocaloric effect (MCE) in KNaSnF6-type GdCrWO 6 and ErCrWO 6 oxides have been investigated. Both GdCrWO 6 and ErCrWO 6 oxides are confirmed to crystalize in a polar aeschynite type structure with the space group of Pna 2 1 (No.33, oP36). The grain size remains relatively average according to the SEM graph. Under low magnetic field of 0.1 T, the ErCrWO 6 oxide undergoes two successive magnetic transitions around 22 and 7 K, whereas only a weak magnetic transition around 6 K can be noticed. The paramagnetic Curie temperatures θ p are fitted to be −17.0 and −16.6 K for GdCrWO 6 and ErCrWO 6 oxides, respectively, suggesting that the antiferromagnetic (AFM) interaction is dominant at ground state. With the magnetic field change (ΔH) of 0–7 T, the peak value of magnetic entropy change (-ΔS M), refrigeration capacity (RC), relative cooling power (RCP) and 5 K lift temperature-averaged ΔS M (TEC) are figured to be 9.13 J/kg-K, 152 J/kg, 190 J/kg and 9.07 J/kg-K for GdCrWO 6 as well as to be 5.3 J/kg-K, 128 J/kg, 161 J/kg and 5.09 J/kg-K for ErCrWO 6 , respectively. The MCE parameters for GdCrWO 6 and ErCrWO 6 oxides are comparable with recently reported RE -based MCE oxides, indicating present GdCrWO 6 and ErCrWO 6 oxides also considerable for cryogenic magnetic refrigeration (MR). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We fabricated the amorphous Ho 0.2 Tm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Co 0.2 Al 0.2 ribbon by melt-spun method and systematically investigated its glass forming ability (GFA) and magnetic properties, especially of the magnetic phase transition (MPT) and magneto-caloric (MC) effect. The melt-spun Ho 0.2 Tm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Co 0.2 Al 0.2 ribbon is found to exhibit a fully amorphous structure and good GFA. The amorphous Ho 0.2 Tm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Co 0.2 Al 0.2 ribbon undergoes a second order type MPT around 32.6 K from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic state. Large reversible low temperature MC effect and good MC performances in the amorphous Ho 0.2 Tm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Co 0.2 Al 0.2 ribbon were realized which was identified by the parameters of magnetic entropy change, temperature-averaged entropy change, and refrigerant capacity. These parameters are are at similarly high level with recently reported low temperature MC materials, making the amorphous Ho 0.2 Tm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Co 0.2 Al 0.2 ribbon also attractive for magnetic cooling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, polycrystalline oxides viz., Ho 2 CrMnO 6 (HCMO) and Er 2 CrMnO 6 (ECMO), were prepared using the sol-gel process, and their crystal structure, magnetic properties, and magnetocaloric effects (MCEs) were studied. X-ray refinement results demonstrate that both oxides exhibited the B -site disordered perovskite type structure (Pbnm space group). A ferromagnetic-paramagnetic phase transition as well as large reversible MCEs was also observed at Curie temperatures (T C) of ~6.1 and ~5.2 K for HCMO and ECMO, respectively. For a magnetic field change (ΔH) of 0–7 T, the maximum magnetic entropy change (-Δ S M), temperature-averaged entropy change (TEC 3), and relative cooling power (RCP) were estimated to be 11.03 J/kgK, 11.02 J/kgK, and 322.7 J/kg for HCMO, and 12.94 J/kgK, 12.80 J/kgK and 277.5 J/kg for ECMO. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The RE 2 Ga 2 Mg (RE = Tm, Er, Ho) compounds were fabricated. • The magnetic and magnetocaloric properties were investigated. • Large conventional and inverse magnetocaloric effects were observed. • The Tm 2 Ga 2 Mg is considerable for cryogenic magnetic cooling. The Mo 2 FeB 2 -type compounds RE 2 Ga 2 Mg (RE = Tm, Er, Ho) (space group P 4/ mbm) exhibit a large magnetocaloric (MC) effect which makes them promising for use in cryogenic magnetic cooling applications. They exhibit low temperature metamagnetic nature below their Néel temperatures of 6.8, 11.7 and 18.4 K for Tm 2 Ga 2 Mg, Er 2 Ga 2 Mg and Ho 2 Ga 2 Mg, respectively. The magnetic entropy change, the temperature-averaged entropy change (3 K-lift), and the relative cooling power under a magnetic field change of 0–7 T are 15.6, 15.4 J/kgK and 275.8 J/kg for Tm 2 Ga 2 Mg; 13.2, 13.0 J/kgK and 268.0 J/kg for Er 2 Ga 2 Mg; as well as 9.1, 9.0 J/kgK and 223.0 J/kg for Ho 2 Ga 2 Mg, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we reported on the magnetic properties and magneto-caloric effect (MCE) of the aluminium compounds Dy 2 CuAl 3 and Tm 2 CuAl 3 based on the magnetization and isothermal magnetization of various temperature measurements. Both compounds obey magnetic phase transition from a paramagnetic (PM) to ferromagnetic (FM) state (second order) around the Curie temperatures of T C  ∼ 24.5 and 4.7 K together with a considerable reversible MCE for Dy 2 CuAl 3 and Tm 2 CuAl 3 , respectively. The magnetic entropy change (-Δ S M ) and the relative cooling power ( RCP ) were estimated and discussed in terms of MCE. Maximum values of -Δ S M are 6.68 and 11.33 J/kg K for Dy 2 CuAl 3 and Tm 2 CuAl 3 , respectively, for a change in field of 0–5 T. Correspondingly, the values of RCP are 364 J/kg and 216 J/kg. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The glass forming ability, magnetism and magneto-caloric effect have been investigated in Er 60 Ni 30 Co 10 melt-spun alloy by using X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and magnetization measurements. The amorphousized Er 60 Ni 30 Co 10 exhibits a relatively wide supercooled liquid region of 40 K and a second-order ferromagnetic transition around Curie temperature of 11.5 K. Under Δ Η (magnetic field change) of 0–5 T, the values of −Δ S M max (maximum magnetic entropy change) and RCP (relative cooling power) are 12.1 J/kg K and 342 J/kg, respectively. Furthermore, the field dependence of the magnetic entropy change for Er 60 Ni 30 Co 10 obeys the phenomenological universal curve and corresponds to a field independent exponent of n  = 0.58 ± 0.03. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect (MCE) in dysprosium zinc binary DyZn compound were studied. The compound reveals a paramagnetic-to-ferromagnetic transition together with a spin reorientation phenomenon at Curie temperatures of T C ∼135 and T SR ∼50 K, respectively. A large reversible MCE was observed in DyZn around T C . For the magnetic field change of 0–7 T, the values of maximum magnetic entropy change (–Δ S M max ), relative cooling power ( RCP ), and refrigerant capacity ( RC ) were 12.2 J/kg K, 895 J/kg, and 672 J/kg, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rare earth (RE) based RE - TM - X (TM = transition metal elements; X = P - block elements) materials have received continuous attention due to the exhibition of various intriguing magnetic functional characteristics. In this work, a combined experimental and theoretical investigation has been conducted in detail for RE Co 12 B 6 (RE = Ce, Pr, Nd) compounds with regard to their structural and magnetic properties, particularly the magnetocaloric effect and magnetic phase transition (MPT). All of the present RE Co 12 B 6 compounds are found to crystalize in the SrNi 12 B 6 -type structure and with a ferrimagnetic ground state, which is confirmed by density functional theory calculations and magnetization measurements. The magnetic moments of RE atoms and Co atoms tend to be in antiparallel alignment, and the MPT of these materials originates primarily from the spin-polarized 3 d electrons of the Co atoms, which can be greatly affected by the 4 f electrons of RE atoms. Considerable magnetocaloric effects have been observed around its own T C of 130, 157, and 160 K, for CeCo 12 B 6 , PrCo 12 B 6 , and NdCo 12 B 6 , respectively, which is related to a typical second-order MPT. The corresponding maximum magnetic entropy change and relative cooling power values,with field changes of 0–70 kOe, are determined to be 2.54, 2.84, and 2.77 J/kg K and 116.8, 156.2, and 155.1 J/kg, respectively. The MPT properties of present RE Co 12 B 6 compounds were studied in further detail by critical analysis using the modified Arrott Plot and Kouvel-Fisher methods, which can be explained within the frame of the 3D Heisenberg model with short-range magnetic interaction. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of Ni 44 Mn 45-x Sn 11 Fe x (x = 0, 1, 2 and 3) Heusler alloys have been studied detailly by means of X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and magnetization measurements. The martensitic transition temperature (T M) and austenite Curie temperature (T A C) increase gradually with increasing Fe content. Large differences in magnetization between the ferromagnetic austenite and weakly magnetic martensite phases and obvious thermal hysteresis have also been observed during the martensite transformation. With the magnetic field change up to 0–7 T, the maximum value of magnetic entropy changes reaches 26.7 and 23 J kg−1K−1 for x = 1 and 2, respectively, which are much larger than the undoped sample (9.8 J kg−1K−1). Whereas, the effective refrigerant capacity RC eff reduced due to Fe doping increased the hysteresis loss. The alloy for x = 1 has highest RC value of 172 (255) J kg−1 for a magnetic field change of 0–5 T (0–7 T), furthermore, a large magnetic entropy change and moderate RC eff has been obtained around room temperature. • Fe-doped Ni44Mn45-xSn11Fex (x = 0, 1, 2 and 3) Heusler alloys were fabricated. • Structural and magnetic properties of Ni44Mn45-xSn11Fex were investigated. • Considerable magnetocaloric performances in Ni44Mn44Sn11Fe were realized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The optimum ball-milling time is 3–5 h to obtain amorphous alloy. • The theory of the energy barrier and schematic diagram of atomic arrangement were adopted to interpret the amorphization and crystallization mechanisms. • The uniform microstructure was obtained by annealed at 700 ℃ for 20 min. • The coercivity (H cj) and the remanence (B r) are increased by 1.28 kOe and 23.6 emu/g, respectively. The phase transformation mechanism and magnetic properties of the Sm-Fe alloy powders produced by melt-spinning and high-energy ball milling are investigated. The amorphous phase is stable between 2 and 5 h, and the SmFe 9 phase is precipitated from the amorphous matrix after milled for 5 h. The time of 3–5 h is optimal to obtain the largest number of short-range/medium-range order in the amorphous alloy, which can contribute to the formation of uniform microstructure in the subsequent crystallization annealing process. The magnetic properties of the nitrided powders produced by crystallizing the amorphous precursors are improved compared to the properties of those produced by direct melt-spinning. The coercivity (H cj) and the remanence (B r) are increased by 1.28 kOe and 23.6 emu/g, respectively. This kind of micro-regulation plays a key role in improving the magnetic properties after nitrogenating and lays the foundation for the production of bulk materials in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]