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Evolution of the microstructure and its influence on the magnetic properties of aerosol synthesized BaFe[sub 12]O[sub 19] particles

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (United States)
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  1. Univ. Complutense, Madrid (Spain)
  2. INPG, Martin d'Heres (France)
  3. CNRS, Grenoble (France)

Hexagonal ferrites of which the prototype is BaFe[sub 12]O[sub 19] are well known not only as permanent magnets, but also as emerging magnetic recording media and as potential magneto-optical devices. The magnetic properties are strongly dependent on preparation method. So considerable efforts have been devoted to preparing pure and doped BaFe[sub 12]O[sub 19] fine particles, smaller than 1 [mu]m, to be used as magnetic recording media. Small BaFe[sub 12]O[sub 19] particles have been synthesized from an aqueous solution of barium and iron nitrates by an aerosol synthesis technique. Starting hollow spherical particles were annealed under several conditions. Hexagonal-like platelets were obtained at the final stage of a sintering process which has been followed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The influence of the microstructure evolution on the magnetic properties is discussed.

OSTI ID:
6837260
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 101:2; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English