Abstract
Nanocrystalline Fe3O4 have been prepared using Fe(benzsczH)2Cl2 (where, benzsczH = benzaldehyde semicarbazone) as a single‐source precursor. Fe(benzsczH)2Cl2 was characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductivity measearments, magnetic susceptibility studies, cyclic voltammetry and IR spectroscopy. The pyrolysis and solvothermal decomposition in ethylene glycol of this complex resulted in cubic phase Fe3O4 nanocrystals. These nanocrystals were characterized by powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive analysis by X‐rays, IR spectroscopy and hysteresis loop. XRD shows formation of cubic phase Fe3O4 for nanocrystallites obtained by both the methods. The TEM of nanoparticles obtained by pyrolysis show cubic shape plate‐like morphology with average grain size of 54 nm and the nanoparticles obtained from solvothermal decomposition route have spherical shape morphology with average grain size of 16 nm.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
