Synthesis, magnetic and transport properties of HTP-Ni3Sn2 single crystals obtained by the chemical vapor transport method

Here, we report the synthesis, magnetic properties and transport properties of HTP-Ni3Sn2 single crystals. The magnetic measurements reveal that HTP-Ni3Sn2 has a paramagnetic temperature dependence and the c axis has a stronger magnetic interaction. Despite the existence of strong antiferromagnetic interactions, the long range magnetic order is not observed due to the geometrical frustration. Moreover, the sublinear temperature dependence of the resistivity is presented, which is attributed to short-range correlations among the geometrical frustration. Our study suggests that the geometrical frustration has an important influence on the physical properties of HTP-Ni3Sn2.

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