Abstract
Iron-iron oxide granular films are fabricated using dc magnetron sputtering. Their structural, magnetic and transport properties are studied in the vicinity of percolation threshold. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy confirm the coexistence of iron and FeOx. Magnetic measurement indicates the exchange coupling between the iron and the FeOx matrix. Metal-insulator transition is observed. The non-monotonic temperature dependencies of resistivity occur near the percolation threshold and the mechanism is investigated with the longitudinal and transverse magnetic transport measurement in terms of weak localization.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 417-421 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 465 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 6 2008 |
Keywords
- Electronic transport
- Magnetic films and multilayers
- Magnetic measurements
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry