Abstract
We report synthesis and properties of the ternary Yb compound YbZn2Sb2. The resistivity, magnetization and specific heat at low temperature and high magnetic field of YbZn2Sb2 are typical of a strongly diamagnetic semimetal. A comparison with isostructural YbZn2As2 suggests that YbZn2Sb2 will undergo a nonmagnetic to magnetic quantum phase transition at high pressure that is driven by a valence transition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 352-353 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 312-313 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | International Conference on Strongly Correlated Electrons - Ann Arbor, MI, United States Duration: 6 Aug 2002 → 6 Aug 2002 |
Keywords
- Quantum phase transition
- Valence transition
- Yb-pnictides