The magnetic properties of a Gd72Sc28 single crystal

We present a discussion of the magnetic properties and magnetic phase transitions of Gd72SC28 monocrystalline alloys based on experimental results of the magnetization (M) and transport properties (rho, d rho/dT, Delta rho/rho). In particular, a spin reorientation transition is observed in the canted ferromagnetic phase. Using dM/dH and d(Delta rho/rho)/dH data we have obtained the H-T magnetic phase diagram of this particular alloy composition as a function of basal plane applied magnetic field, H