ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Investigation of new phase, MnBi2, by in situ high-pressure neutron diffraction

Abstract: Permanent magnets are essential for renewable energy technologies such as electric cars and wind turbines. Global demand for magnets is increasing, however, the elements used to make these permanent magnets are toxic to mine. The compound MnBi is a promising alternative to the currently used materials and contains elements that are abundant and non-toxic. I have successfully synthesized a second, similar compound, MnBi2, using high-pressure synthesis. The compound is not stable upon decompression, and so I propose to study it using in situ high-pressure neutron diffraction. This study will provide coincident structural and magnetic information on this new material. These magnetostructural correlations can be used to enhance the magnetic properties of MnBi, or to create new, stable materials with favorable magnetic properties.

Principal Investigator: Professor Danna Freedman
Local Contact: Dr Craig Bull
Experimenter: Ms Samantha Clarke
Experimenter: Dr James Walsh

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1810687

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1810687

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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