Magnetic anisotropy arising from heavy main group elements offers the potential to create fundamental new insight into magnetic anisotropy and to inspire the synthesis of new permanent magnets. Bismuth, as the heaviest element which is (nearly) stable to radioactive decay is an excellent platform for the study of magnetic anisotropy. We are probing magnetic anisotropy from main group elements in both magnetic molecules which offer a venue for the fundamental study of magnetic anisotropy and in materials which demonstrate the potential for ferromagnetism. Both bismuth-transition metal molecules and bismuth-transition metal solid-state compounds will be presented along with their magnetic and other physical properties.

Magnetic anisotropy arising from main group elements: Bismuth-based molecules and materials

251st National Meeting (2016)

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