Abstract
Cr1-xVxSi2 solid solutions have been prepared in the range 0≤x≤1. The thermopowers, resistivities, and magnetic susceptibilities of the solid solutions vary smoothly with composition and reveal a continuous transition from degenerate semiconducting (x = 0) to metallic (x = 1) behavior. S2/p ratios of the solid solutions are less than those of pure CrSi2. The thermoelectric properties of the solid solutions can be described in terms of a free-electron model, whereas an effective mass of 15 me has to be assumed in order to explain the results of magnetic measurements.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 70-76 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of alloys and compounds |
| Volume | 248 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Magnetic susceptibility
- Refractory disilicides
- Resistivity
- Thermopower
- Vegard's law