Abstract
The transport properties in La0.7-xYxPb0.3MnO3 (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) is investigated. The substitution of La3+ ions by smaller nonmagnetic Y3+ leads to greater spin disorder and induces variations in the magnetotransport behavior. From resistivity versus temperature curves a metal-insulator transition phenomenon is observed at the transition temperature, TP, decreases as the Y content increases. The resistivity is well fitted using the equation ρ(T) = ρnexp[(T*/T)n] with n = 1/4 and n = 1/2 at high and intermediate temperatures, respectively. The characteristic temperature T* varies with Y content in a manner consistent with the localization model of variable range hopping. Below TP, resistivity varies as a function of power law contributions, ρ = ρ0 + ρ2T2 + ρ5/2T5/2, corresponding to the electron scattering processes in the ferromagnetic phase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5290-5291 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids |
Volume | 354 |
Issue number | 47-51 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Dec 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry