Magnetic Ordered State and Enhanced Conductivity in La3-xTbxNi2O7−δ with High Oxygen Pressure Annealing
摘要
A series of La3-xTbxNi2O7-δ samples have been synthesized for the first time, and the effects of Tb doping in La3Ni2O7-δ are investigated through a comprehensive investigation on the structural parameters, electrical transport, and magnetic properties of the La3-xTbxNi2O7-δ samples. Novel magnetic ordered state has been observed both in the as-prepared La3-xTbxNi2O7-δ compounds and in the samples after high oxygen pressure annealing. The high oxygen pressure annealing results in substantial enhancement of the oxygen content and the increase of nominal valence state of Ni in the La3-xTbxNi2O7-δ samples, leading to an enhanced conductivity. The present work could contribute to the exploration of possible ambient pressure superconductivity in doped La3Ni2O7-δ systems.