Mössbauer Effect and Resistivity Studies in Fe_1.11Te

Abstract

Mössbauer effect and electrical resistivity measurements were undertaken on Fe571.11Te. The Mössbauer studies show a magnetic ordering at 68°K, which is identified with the antiferromagnetic transition previously reported for this phase. Comparison of the room and liquid helium temperature spectra indicate that the antiferromagnetic axis lies in the tetragonal plane. The temperature coefficient of the resistivity changes sign near the transition temperature and has a maximum at the transition temperature.