Ferromagnetic- and Superconducting-Like Behavior of Graphite

Author: Kopelevich Y.   Esquinazi P.   Torres J.H.S.   Moehlecke S.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0022-2291

Source: Journal of Low Temperature Physics, Vol.119, Iss.5-6, 2000-06, pp. : 691-702

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Abstract

We have identified ferromagnetic- and superconducting-like magnetization hysteresis loops in highly oriented pyrolytic graphite samples below and above room temperature. We also found that both behaviors are very sensitive to low-temperature—as compared to the sample synthesis temperature—heat treatment. The possible contribution of magnetic impurities and why these do not appear to be the reason for the observed phenomena is discussed.