Cerium intermetallics with TiNiSi-type structure

Intermetallic compounds with the equiatomic composition CeTX that crystallize with the orthorhombic TiNiSi-type structure can be synthesized with electron-rich transition metals (T) and X = Zn, Al, Ga, Si, Ge, Sn, As, Sb, and Bi. The present review focusses on the crystal chemistry and chemical bonding of these CeTX phases and on their physical properties, 119Sn and 121Sb Mössbauer spectra, high-pressure effects, hydrogenation reactions and the formation of solid solutions in order to elucidate structure–property relationships. This paper is the final one of a series of four reviews on equiatomic intermetallic cerium compounds [Part I: Z. Naturforsch. 2015, 70b, 289; Part II: Z. Naturforsch. 2015, 70b, 695; Part III: Z. Naturforsch. 2016, 71b, 165].

Cerium intermetallics CeTX – review III

The structure–property relationships of CeTX intermetallics with structures other than the ZrNiAl and TiNiSi type are systematically reviewed. These CeTX phases form with electron-poor and electron-rich transition metals (T) and X = Mg, Zn, Cd, Hg, Al, Ga, In, Tl, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, P, As, Sb, and Bi. The review focusses on the crystal chemistry, the chemical bonding peculiarities, and the magnetic and transport properties. Furthermore 119Sn Mössbauer spectroscopic data, high-pressure studies, hydrogenation reactions and the formation of solid solutions are reviewed. This paper is the third of a series of four reviews on equiatomic intermetallic cerium compounds [Part I: R. Pöttgen, B. Chevalier, Z. Naturforsch. 2015, 70b, 289; Part II: R. Pöttgen, B. Chevalier, Z. Naturforsch. 2015, 70b, 695].

Equiatomic cerium intermetallics CeXX′ with two p elements

The equiatomic CeXX′ phases (X and X′ = elements of the 3rd, 4th, or 5th main group) extend the large series of CeTX intermetallics (T = electron-rich transition metal). These phases crystallize with simple structure types, i.e. ZrNiAl, TiNiSi, CeScSi, α-ThSi2, AlB2, and GdSi2. In contrast to the CeTX intermetallics one observes pronounced solid solutions for the CeXX′ phases. The main influence on the magnetic ground states results from the absence of d electrons. All known CeXX′ phases show exclusively trivalent cerium and antiferro- or ferromagnetic ordering at low temperatures. The crystal chemical details and some structure-property relationships are reviewed.

Cerium intermetallics with ZrNiAl-type structure – a review

Equiatomic CeTX intermetallics with the hexagonal ZrNiAl type structure are formed with electron-rich transition metals (T) and X = Mg, Zn, Cd, Al, Ga, In, Tl, Sn, and Pb. Their crystal chemistry, chemical bonding, magnetic and electrical properties, and formation of solid solutions are reviewed. The results of 119Sn Mössbauer spectroscopy, high-pressure studies, and hydrogenation reactions are presented.