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Exploring temperature-dependent XRD and AC susceptibility of Eu1–xHoXCrO3 (x = 0.0, 0.5, and 1.0) system

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The coupling between structural distortions and magnetic properties in transition metal oxides has led to an infinity of interesting phenomena with potential applications in various fields. In this study, we investigate the T dependence of structural and magnetic properties on Eu\(_{1-x}\)Ho\(_{x}\)CrO\(_{3}\) (x = 0.0, 0.5, and 1.0) orthochromites through magnetic susceptibility measurements. The replacement of (Eu\(^{3+}\)) ions by (Ho\(^{3+}\)) enables studying the impact of the substitution of rare-earth ions on the structural and magnetic properties of the system. Our analysis reveals complex magnetic interactions and structural changes across different compositions, uncovering a delicate balance between crystal symmetry and magnetic ordering. We present a detailed characterization of the temperature-dependent evolution of the structural properties and magnetic susceptibility and provide insights into the spin dynamics and exchange interactions. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of the role of rare-earth ion substitution in modulating the magnetic properties of orthochromites, with implications for both fundamental physics and potential technological applications.

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The authors thank A. Franco Jr for the samples preparation support.

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The authors are grateful the Brazilian Agencies: CAPES (Grant Numbers 88887.750790/2022-00), CNPq, FACEPE, and FINEP for financial support.

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  1. Federal Institute of Ceará, Postgraduate Program in Telecommunications Engineering, Fortaleza - Av. Treze de Maio, 2081-Benfica, Fortaleza, Ceará, 60040-531, Brazil

    Y. M. Camejo & G. F. Guimarães

  2. Physics Department, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, 50740-560, Brazil

    M. Cabrera-Baez

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection, and analysis were performed by PhD. YMC. The first draft of the manuscript was written by PhD. YMC, PhD. GFG, and PhD. MCB, and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Camejo, Y.M., Guimarães, G.F. & Cabrera-Baez, M. Exploring temperature-dependent XRD and AC susceptibility of Eu1–xHoXCrO3 (x = 0.0, 0.5, and 1.0) system. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 35, 260 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-11888-4

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