Thermal and motional aspects of the 50 K transition in PdH and PdD
JK Jacobs, FD Manchester - Journal of the Less Common Metals, 1976 - Elsevier
The “50 K transition” in PdH has been known for some time, but at present considerable
doubt remains concerning the structural changes involved. We discuss several recent
experimental results dealing with nonstructural aspects of this transition, which are both
interesting in themselves and useful in considering the possibilities for structural changes.
The measurements involved are: a new look at the specific heat, measurements of the
spontaneous heat generation and its relaxation characteristics, the internal friction, and …
doubt remains concerning the structural changes involved. We discuss several recent
experimental results dealing with nonstructural aspects of this transition, which are both
interesting in themselves and useful in considering the possibilities for structural changes.
The measurements involved are: a new look at the specific heat, measurements of the
spontaneous heat generation and its relaxation characteristics, the internal friction, and …