Electronic Structure and Magnetism of 3d-Transition Metal Pnictides, 2010 Coll. Springer Series in Materials Science, Vol. 131

This book presents the results of investigations into the magnetic properties of 3d-transition metal compounds. In particular, it deals with 3d-metal pnictides (i.e., compounds containing phosphorus, arsenic, antimony or bismuth). Part I reports the experimental data together with phenomenological discussions from fundamental and application view points. Part II addresses how some of interesting behaviors mentioned in Part I can be explained on the basis of an itinerant electron picture. Band structures obtained by first-principle calculations are applied to introduce theories to calculate various properties such as susceptibility, magnetic ordering, and magnetic transitions, etc.

Experimental.- Basic Properties of 3-Pnictides.- Overview of Magnetic Properties of NiAs-Type (MnP-Type) and CuSb-Type Compounds.- Properties of the Compounds with NiAs-Type (MnP-Type) and CuSb-Type Structures.- Itinerant Electron Theory.- Electronic Band Structure and Magnetism of NiAs-Type Compounds.- Itinerant Electron Theory of Magnetism of CuSb-Type Compounds.

First monograph devoted to pnictides since a Landolt-Börnstein volume Summarizes the current knowledge on this class of metal compounds Explains material behaviour and applications Serves as a reference for researchers and engineers alike