Journal Article

PUBDB-2026-00090

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Local lattice distortions drive the transition of BaIrO$_3$ into a ferromagnetic insulator state

Petkov, V. (Corresponding author)Extern* ; Zafar, A.Extern* ; Jakhar, M. ; Abeykoon, A. M. M. ; Hegedues, Z.DESY*

2025
Springer Nature [London]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1038/s41598-025-28917-3  doi:10.3204/PUBDB-2026-00090

Abstract: Using variable temperature total and resonant x-ray scattering at the K edge of Ir species, we study the “bad metal” to insulator transition in BaIrO$_3$, a canonical third transition series oxide. The usage of advanced experimental techniques and large-scale computer modeling helps us show that, contrary to the widely accepted view, charge disproportionation leading to the formation of Ir-trimers with a different number of 5d valence electrons already exists at room temperature. The charge disbalance between the trimers does not evolve much with decreasing temperature while local lattice distortions do, suggesting that the latter and not the former make a key contribution to the emergence of the enigmatic ferromagnetic insulator state of BaIrO$_3$. The conclusion is supported by DFT calculations based on unmodified experimental structure data. Our work calls for a reconsideration of the role of lattice distortions in determining the electronic properties of third transition series oxides. It also charts a path to assessing these properties on a realistic and not assumed crystal structure basis.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. PETRA-D (FS-PETRA-D)
2. DOOR-User (DOOR ; HAS-User)

Research Program(s):

1. 632 - Materials – Quantum, Complex and Functional Materials (POF4-632) (POF4-632)
2. 6G3 - PETRA III (DESY) (POF4-6G3) (POF4-6G3)

Experiment(s):

1. PETRA Beamline P21.2 (PETRA III)

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