Field Modulated Intrinsic Positive Exchange Bias in Novel Ferrite Ru$_{0.25}$Cr$_{0.75}$O$_{2}$ near the Compensation Point

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Abstract

In some ferrimagnetic materials systems a compensation point is observed where the opposing sublattice magnetizations are equal and opposite resulting in a zero net magnetization. The resulting magnetization decreases below zero at temperatures below T$_{c}$ and then increase to zero at T$_{c}$. We observe this type of unusual ferrimagnetic behavior in the Ru$_{0.25}$Cr$_{0.75}$O$_{2}$ system. In addition, near the compensation point we observe positive exchange bias that can be modulated using an external applied magnetic field. Possible mechanisms will be discussed.

Authors

  • Kevin G. West

    • University of Virginia
  • Nam Dao

    • University of Virginia
  • Jiwei Lu

  • Stuart Wolf

    • University of Virginia
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottsville, VA 22904
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Virginia
    • Department of Materials and Engineering and Department of Physics, University of Virginia