Synthesis and Characterization of Layered Perovskite $La_{1+x}Sr_{2-x}Mn_2O_7$ Phases

층상구조형 Perovskite $La_{1+x}Sr_{2-x}Mn_2O_7$ 상의 합성 및 특성연구

Metallic ferromagnet LA$_{1-x}$ Sr$_{x}$MnO$_3$ has received considerable attentions because of its metallic conductivity and giant magnetic resistivity. It is generally believed that layered perovskite SrO(LA$_{1-x}$ Sr$_{x}$MnO$_3$)$_{n}$ phase is insulating and shows no metallic transition. But recent report revealed that some single crystal SrO(LA$_{1-x}$ Sr$_{x}$MnO$_3$)$_{n}$ phase showed MR effect. In this study, layered perovskite SrO(LA$_{1-x}$ Sr$_{x}$MnO$_3$)$_2$ Phases were synthesized by solid state reaction at 140$0^{\circ}C$ in air atmosphere, for wide range of x and their phases were confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Electrical and magnetic properties were measured down to 10K and the possibility of MR effects was investigated.as investigated.