Influence of Calcination Temperature on Structural, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 Ferrite
摘要
This study investigates the structural, optical, and magnetic properties of Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles calcined at different temperatures, i.e., 450 ℃, 600 ℃, and 750 ℃. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the formation of a single-phase cubic spinel structure. The lattice parameter obtained from Rietveld refinement is decreased from 8.373 Å to 8.357 Å as the calcination temperature increased from 450 ℃ to 750 ℃. UV-visible spectroscopy was employed to estimate the optical band gap of the material, revealing its potential for optoelectronic applications. Magnetic characterization through M-H loop measurements elucidated the ferromagnetic behaviour of the nanoparticles. The magnetic properties exhibited interesting trends with calcination temperature: coercivity (Hc) and remanence (Mr) decreased from 83.5 Oe to 46.4 Oe and 5.46 emu/g to 2.78 emu/g, respectively, indicating softer magnetic behaviour at higher calcination temperatures. The combined analysis of structural, optical, and magnetic properties offers a comprehensive understanding of Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4, highlighting its potential for various technological applications in fields such as spintronics, magnetic storage, and catalysis.