Local structure of Sr2FeMoxW1-xO6 double perovskites across the composition-driven metal to insulator transition

Bardelli, F and Meneghini, C and Mobilio, S and Ray, S and Sarma, DD (2009) Local structure of Sr2FeMoxW1-xO6 double perovskites across the composition-driven metal to insulator transition. In: Journal of Physics Condensed Matter, 21 (19). pp. 1-9.

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Abstract

Sr2FeMoO6 oxides exhibit a half-metallic ferromagnetic (HM-FM) ground state and peculiar magnetic and magnetotransport properties, which are interesting for applications in the emerging field of spintronics and attractive for fundamental research in the field of heavily correlated electron systems. Sr2FeWO6 is an insulator with an antiferromagnetic (I-AFM) ground state. The solid solutions Sr2FeMoxW1-xO6 also have peculiar properties-W doping enhances chemical order which allows stabilization of the HM-FM state; as the W content exceeds a certain value a metal to insulator transition (MIT) occurs. The role of W in determining the physical properties of Sr2FeMoxW1-xO6 systems has been a matter of intense investigation. This work deals with the problem of the structural and electronic changes related to the MIT from a local perspective by means of x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). This technique allows one to probe in detail the local structure and electronic modifications around selected absorber ions (W, Mo, Fe and Sr in our case). The results of XAS analysis in the whole composition range (0 <= x <= 1), in the near edge (XANES) and extended (EXAFS) regions, demonstrate an abrupt change of the local structure around the Fe and Mo sites at the critical composition, x(c). This change represents the microstructural counterpart associated with the MIT. Conversely, the local structure and electronic configuration of W ions remain unaltered in the whole composition range, suggesting indirect participation of W in the MIT.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of Physics Condensed Matter
Publisher:	Institute of Physics
Additional Information:	Copyrights of this article belongs to Institute of Physics.
Keywords:	Sr2femoo6 Double Perovskite;Magnetic-Properties; Fine-Structure;Magnetoresistance;Sr2femo1-Xwxo6; Oxide
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit
Date Deposited:	04 Sep 2009 04:21
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 05:31
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/20046

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