SmZn11-type derivative compound in the Yb–Zn–Al system: Crystal structure and magnetic properties

Crystal structure and magnetic properties are reported for Yb3.50Zn32.1Al1.4 prepared in single-crystalline form. It adopts the SmZn11-type of structure (SG P6/mmm) with lattice parameters a=0.90458(1), c=0.88547(1) nm. The phase composition was analyzed by XRD, chemical and electron microprobe analysis. The ytterbium atoms in this compound are in the non-magnetic 4f14 state.