Iron containing 3d–4f compounds: Effect of alternative processing on local interactions and storage properties

Abstract Samples of LaNi 5− x Fe x were prepared by arc melting and subsequent melt spinning procedure. Structural, magnetic and Mossbauer investigations were performed for physical characterization while the hydrogen storage properties were carefully analyzed. Detailed discussions concerning the sample's quality, the site assignment, the effect of temperature and applied fields on hyperfine parameters and the related Debye temperatures were provided.