Unusual metal oxide shows signs of magnetism under lattice strain in ultrathin layers - Phys.org
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Unusual metal oxide shows signs of magnetism under lattice strain in ultrathin layers - Phys.org

Source:Phys.Org
Author:Krystal Kasal

Ruthenium dioxide (RuO2) is a metal oxide that commonly serves as an important metallic conductor, quantum material and industrial electrocatalyst. While there have been debates surrounding the magnetic properties of RuO2, it is generally thought to be nonmag…