Low-temperature synthesis of single phase LaMn0.5Co0.5O3

Two distinct single phases of ferromagnetic LaMn 0.5 Co 0.5 O 3 have been synthesized by the low-temperature glycine-nitrate method. Sample heated to 700°C shows a single well-defined ferromagnetic transition at T c ≈225 K whereas the sample heated to 1300°C shows a sharp ferromagnetic transition at T c ≈150 K. Mixed phase behavior is observed for samples heated in the temperature range 700–1300°C.