Materials for magnetic refrigeration between 2 K and 20 K

As part of a research and development programme on magnetic refrigeration, paramagnetic materials suitable for magnetic refrigeration in the 2 to 20 K range have been studied. The bestgadolinium materials with known properties, as derived from a literature survey, are plotted. For one of those mater...

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Published in:Cryogenics (Guildford) 1982-02, Vol.22 (2), p.73-80
Main Authors: Barclay, J.A., Steyert, W.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cryogenic
magnetic refrigeration
paramagnetic materials
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Summary:As part of a research and development programme on magnetic refrigeration, paramagnetic materials suitable for magnetic refrigeration in the 2 to 20 K range have been studied. The bestgadolinium materials with known properties, as derived from a literature survey, are plotted. For one of those materials, gadolinium gallium garnet, we present the results of our field-dependent heat capacity measurements. Preparation and fabrication of gadolinium compounds are discussed briefly as well as the scope for further work for selecting and studying working materials for magnetic refrigeration.
ISSN:0011-2275
1879-2235
DOI:10.1016/0011-2275(82)90098-4