Abstract
The Np counterpart of the superconducting compound, has been investigated by magnetization, resistivity, specific heat, and Mössbauer spectroscopy measurements. Unlike the plutonium compound, does not show any hint of superconductivity down to but the onset of antiferromagnetic order below The magnetization experiments evidence a metamagnetic-like transition at towards a canted antiferromagnet. The electronic effective mass in is moderately enhanced with a Sommerfeld specific heat coefficient comparable to that of An ordered Np moment of and the occurrence of a charge state were inferred from the Mössbauer data. Comparison with suggests a moderate delocalization of the electrons in Similarities and differences with the isostructural and compounds are discussed.
- Received 16 December 2003
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.69.184411
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