Antiferromagnetic ordering in Sr2CrO4

J Phys Condens Matter. 2013 Jun 5;25(22):226001. doi: 10.1088/0953-8984/25/22/226001. Epub 2013 May 10.

Abstract

The magnetic ground state of Sr2CrO4 with a distorted honeycomb lattice was investigated by means of measurements of the magnetic susceptibility, high-field magnetization process, and electron spin resonance (ESR). Antiferromagnetic ordering was observed clearly below TN = 3.2 K, while the magnetic ground state had been thought to be a spin-singlet state. A two-sublattice model with biaxial anisotropy was applicable for the observed ESR modes. Plateau-like behavior and a sharp kink were detected in the magnetization curve.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't