Phys.org March 3, 2020
An international team of researchers (China, Russia) successfully synthesized praseodymium superhydrides (PrHg) and showed the emergence of a possible superconducting transition (Tc) below 9 K and Tc dependent on the applied magnetic field. Theoretical calculations indicated that magnetic order and likely superconductivity coexist in a narrow range of pressures in the PrHg sample, which may contribute to its low superconducting temperature. The results highlight the intimate connections between hydrogenic sublattices, density of states, magnetism, and superconductivity in Pr-based superhydrides…read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLE
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