The crystal and magnetic structure of Ti-substituted LaCrO3

The crystal and magnetic structures of LaCrO3 and La(Cr0.90Ti0.10)O3 have been investigated between 5 and 350 K by means of neutron powder diffraction and DC magnetic measurements. Both compounds are characterized by an antiferromagnetic Gx-type ordering at low temperature. Structural features suggest the occurrence of Ti in the tetra-valent state. Despite the mixed valence induced by Ti-substitution leading to the occurrence of the Jahn–Teller species Cr2+, no evidence for long range ferromagnetism can be detected. On account of a miscibility gap, a higher degree of Ti-substitution at the Cr site cannot be achieved; as a consequence the solid state solubility of Ti in LaCrO3 at 1573 K has been ascertained.