Orbital magnetic moment in Ir doped CaMnO(3).

ABSTRACT

The magnetism of CaMn(0.55)Ir(0.45)O(3) has been studied using the magnetic Compton scattering technique. The analysis of the magnetic Compton profile shows that the spin moments of Mn and Ir form an antiparallel configuration, establishing ferrimagnetism. Moreover, the experimental results indicate the existence of an orbital moment 0.2  µ(B)/f.u.. The possible model for these results has been discussed under the framework of the localized electron model by taking account of the electronic states of the Ir(4+) ion.