Synthesis and magnetic properties of nanocrystalline Zn1–x Fe x O solid solutions

Abstract

Zn 1 -x Fe x O nanocrystalline solid solutions (x = 0, 0.025, 0.05) with wurtzite structure and fer romagnetic properties at room temperature are synthesized for the first time using mixed formate of Zn 1 ⎯ x Fe x (HCOO) 2 ⋅ 2H 2 O composition as a precursor. It is shown that the magnetization of Zn 1 -x Fe x O solid solutions rises along with the iron concentration.