The magnetic structure of bernalite, Fe(OH) 3

Catherine A. McCammon, Eddy De Grave, Allan Pring

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Abstract

Mössbauer spectra of bernalite, a recently described mineral with a distorted perovskite-type structure and chemical formula Fe(OH) 3 , were recorded at 4 K in external magnetic fields up to 6 T to obtain information about the magnetic structure. Spectra show a single hyperfine magnetic component, where the angle between the net magnetic moment and the direction of the external field is close to 90°. The most likely spin arrangement is a slight deviation from a collinear antiferromagnet, resulting in a weak ferromagnetic moment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-39
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume152
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1996
Externally publishedYes

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