X-ray diffraction study, W-H plot, and Nelson-Relay function for the structural data of Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 + xwt%V2O5

Abstract

In this study, we used the sol–gel method to make zinc doped nickel ferrite magnetic Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 + xwt%V2O5 (x = 0.0–1.0). The X-ray diffraction technique was used to examine the Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 + xwt%V2O5ferrite powder in order to identify Bragg's reflections and study the Miller indices (hkl). Using established formulas, the structural parameters lattice constant (a), unit cell volume (V), X-ray density (dx), porosity (P percent), and others have been calculated from XRD data. For the structural analysis, Bradley-jay (B-J) extrapolation (cos2θ) versus lattice constant (a) was employed; also, Specimen misalignment (S-M) plot was used to describe the error-free values of lattice constant (a). To review the calculated crystallite size (D) and lattice constant, the Williamson-hall extrapolation function and Nelson-relay (N-R) extrapolation function were used (a). The results of the computations revealed cubic geometry, spinel structure, and Fd3m space group formation in Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 + xwt%V2O5 ferrite. In light of the significant uses of Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 + xwt%V2O5 in energy storage devices, microwave device technology, and magnetic applications, the prepared Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 + xwt%V2O5 might be regarded for further research by the research community.