Cubic, hexagonal and tetragonal FeGe x phases (x = 1, 1.5, 2): Raman spectroscopy and magnetic properties.
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SUBMITTER: Kukolova A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8474057 | biostudies-literature |
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