We have studied the magnetic properties of various Boron particles obtained by different methods and have found evidence of soft ferromagnetism in all. While our study cannot unequivocally exclude that Boron is at the origin of the magnetism, we suggest that various impurities which are either the result of the synthetic process or come from the intentional doping of the Boron particles are indeed responsible for the observed magnetic properties. The phenomenon bears similarities with what is observed in magnetic oxides such as MgO or ZnO.
Magnetism: Another Idiosyncrasy of Boron?
Vignolo M;Bovone G;Capra M;Loria F;Bernini C;
2021
Abstract
We have studied the magnetic properties of various Boron particles obtained by different methods and have found evidence of soft ferromagnetism in all. While our study cannot unequivocally exclude that Boron is at the origin of the magnetism, we suggest that various impurities which are either the result of the synthetic process or come from the intentional doping of the Boron particles are indeed responsible for the observed magnetic properties. The phenomenon bears similarities with what is observed in magnetic oxides such as MgO or ZnO.File in questo prodotto:
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