Synthesis and Properties of Pr_1-xRb_xMnO₃ (0.05≤x≤0.08) with Perovskite-Type Structure

Rb-substitued Pr_1-xRb_xMnO₃ (0.05≤x≤0.08) was successfully synthesized by solid state reaction. Powder X-ray diffraction showed that all the compounds were orthorhombic with the space group of Pnma. Spin glass behaviors were observed for all the compounds at low temperature, suggesting the competition between ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic. The temperature dependence of the resistivity for the compound Pr_0.92Rb_0.08MnO_3.02 at 0 and 2 T magnetic field was also investigated. The compound shows semiconducting behavior, and the band gap is 0.3 eV. The maximum magnetoresistance is about 30% at 2 T magnetic field near 116 K.