Morin transition

Synonym: spin-flop transition
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A transition specific to α-Fe2O3 in which there is a change in the direction of the atomic magnetic moments in the antiferromagnetic state from parallel to perpendicular to the c-axis. Synonymous with spin-flop transition.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 577. (Definitions of terms relating to phase transitions of the solid state (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)) on page 587 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'Morin transition' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04031 RIS BibTex EndNote
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