Magnetic Properties of the Gd-La and Gd-Y Alloys

Abstract

Magnetic properties of Gd-La and Gd-Y alloys are presented. For alloys of high Gd content, paramagnetic to ferromagnetic transitions are observed with decreasing temperature. As the Gd content is decreased, ferromagnetic ordering is replaced by antiferromagnetic ordering. In the Gd-La alloys, a crystal structure change affects the magnetic properties.