Effect of sintering temperature and environment on magnetic properties of nanoparticle Mn-Zn ferrite synthesized with nitrilotriacetate precursor method

Abstract

Nitrilotriacetate precursors have been used for synthesis of oxide materials. High permeability Mn–Zn ferrite with general formula Mn sub(x)Zn sub(1-x)Fe sub(2)O sub(4) where x=0.3/0.35/0.4/0.45/0.5/0.55/0.6/0.65/0.7 were prepared using this novel method. Formation of cubic spinel structure was confirmed by XRD, which also provided information on formation of fine particle material. The magnetic properties of these materials were investigated after sintering the same at 950 degrees C, 1150 degrees C, 1250 degrees C and 1350 degrees C in nitrogen atmosphere and at 1050 degrees C in air and were found to be interesting.