ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Determining the Magnetic Structure of a Spin-1 Kitaev Candidate Material
Abstract: A family of 2D honeycomb magnets, Na?Ni?XO? (X = Sb, Bi), has garnered interest as a platform for realizing higher-spin Kitaev interactions. In Na?Ni?BiO? (NNBO), a 1/3 magnetization plateau?indicative of bond-dependent Kitaev exchange?has recently been observed, highlighting the potential of this material class to host spin-1 Kitaev physics. We propose neutron powder diffraction on Na?Ni?SbO? (NNSO), the Sb analogue of NNBO, to determine its zero-field magnetic structure. NNSO offers a unique opportunity to probe the influence of anion spin-orbit coupling on Kitaev interactions. Our single-crystal neutron data reveal a propagation vector distinct from that of NNBO, suggesting a different magnetic ground state. The proposed measurements will provide critical structural insight and inform theoretical modeling of spin-1 Kitaev systems.
Principal Investigator: Dr Yanyan Shangguan
Experimenter: Professor Jinsheng Wen
Local Contact: Dr Pascal Manuel
Experimenter: Dr Song Bao
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520129
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2520129
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2520129-1 | WISH | 30 November 2028 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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