Orthorhombic lattice deformation of GdSr2RuCu2O8 from high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and x-ray powder diffraction analysis

A. Martinelli, C. Artini, M. R. Cimberle, G. A. Costa, M. Ferretti, R. Masini, P. Mele

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Abstract

GdSr2RuCu2O8 has been synthesized using a solid state reaction and has been characterized from the structural and physical points of view. The samples exhibit the well-known superconducting and magnetic behavior; in addition, an orthorhombic modification of the GdSr2RuCu2O8 lattice has been detected by both high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and x-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) analysis. Rietveld refinement of the XRPD data has been successfully performed in the orthorhombic Pmmm space group yielding an a0×b0×c0(≈3a0) type cell, with octahedral RuO6 polyhedra slightly distorted and rotated around c, b, and a.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume69
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004 Feb 27
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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