Table 1. Calculated Values of Size and Lattice Parameters for MxFe3–xO4 (M = Fe, Mg, Zn) Spinel Nanoferrites.
| nanoferrite | size (nm) TEM | crystallite size (nm) XRD | position of 311 peak in degree (θ) | d, lattice spacing(Å) | a, lattice constant (Å) | organic content from TGA (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fe1 | 10.3 ± 2.8 | 4.8 ± 0.89 | 35.64 | 2.5170 | 8.3481 | 46.39 |
| Fe2 | 6.1 ± 1.1 | 3.2 ± 1.5 | 35.62 | 2.5184 | 8.3527 | 68.29 |
| MgFe1 | 6.8 ± 1.9 | 4.6 ± 1.1 | 35.64 | 2.5170 | 8.3481 | 56.04 |
| MgFe2 | 6.3 ± 1.5 | 3.1 ± 1.2 | 35.62 | 2.5184 | 8.3527 | 52.93 |
| ZnFe1 | 14.1 ± 4.1 | 7.4 ± 0.87 | 35.52 | 2.5253 | 8.3754 | 58.02 |
| ZnFe2 | 11.1 ± 6.4 | 6.2 ± 1.3 | 35.4 | 2.5336 | 8.4029 | 61.35 |