Springer Verlag, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 3(28), p. 995-997
DOI: 10.1007/s10948-014-2704-z
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The experimental X-ray absorption data on the recently prepared magnetic arsenides RCo2As2 (R = rare earth) are provided. The oxidation state of rare-earth ions is explored by means of the X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy. Ce and Eu exhibit the intermediate valence state. The rare-earth valence instability sensitive to external perturbations opens the way for the influencing the magnetic state of RCo2As2 compounds.