A Russian Doll of Phosphide Platinides: Exploratory Synthesis, Crystal and Electronic Structure, and Magnetic Properties of the R 6 Pt 30–x Ni 17+y P 22 Compounds (R = Ca, Sr, Eu) | Synapse
May 10, 2026
A Russian Doll of Phosphide Platinides: Exploratory Synthesis, Crystal and Electronic Structure, and Magnetic Properties of the R 6 Pt 30–x Ni 17+y P 22 Compounds (R = Ca, Sr, Eu)
Key Points
This research aims to explore the synthesis and characterize the properties of new phosphide platinides with varying compositions.
Conducted flux-assisted exploratory synthesis in the Eu-Pt-Ni-P system.
Characterized crystal structures and electronic properties using advanced techniques.
Assessed magnetic properties of the resulting compounds.
Three new quaternary compounds synthesized successfully with distinct compositions.
New magnetic properties observed in the R6Pt30-xNi17+yP22 series.
Significant variations in electronic structure linked to composition variations.
Abstract
Based on the results of initial flux-assisted exploratory synthesis in the Eu-Pt-Ni-P system, three new quaternary R