Superconductivity in the iron selenideKxFe2Se2(0x1.0)

Abstract
We report the superconductivity at above 30 K in a FeSe-layer compound K0.8Fe2Se2 (nominal composition) achieved by metal K intercalating in between FeSe layers. It is isostructural to BaFe2As2 and possesses the highest Tc for FeSe-layer materials so far under ambient pressure. Hall effect indicates the carriers are dominated by electron in this superconductor. We confirm that the observed superconductivity at above 30 K is due to this FeSe-based 122 phase. Our results demonstrate that FeSe-layer materials are really remarkable superconductors via structure and carrier modulation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.82.180520 © 2010 The American Physical Society