Metal-Nonmetal Changeover in Pyrochlore Iridates

Abstract

We report the low temperature properties of a new series of pyrochlore iridates R2Ir2O7 (R = rare-earth elements). We found that the compounds with R = Pr, Sm, Nd, and Eu exhibit metallic conductivity, whereas those with smaller rare-earth ions are nonmetallic. Such metal-nonmetal changeover is attributable to the importance of electron correlation among the Ir 5d electrons. Reflecting the geometrical frustration in the pyrochlore lattice, the rare-earth moments do not exhibit magnetic ordering to temperatures well below the antiferromagnetic Weiss temperature. We have not found any sign of superconductivity down to 0.3 K in these compounds.

4 pages, 5 figures, and submitted to J. Phys. Soc. Jpn

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