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Experimental and theoretical verification of cation distribution and spin canting effect via structural and magnetic studies of NiZnCo ferrite nanoparticles

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Nanoparticles of Ni0.6–xZn0.4CoxFe2O4 were prepared via an aqueous sol–gel auto-combustion route. The Ni–Zn–ferrite system was doped with Co to improve the magnetic properties. Structural determination of the phase and crystallite size was achieved using the X-ray diffraction technique. Spinel cubic (single-phase) nanoparticles were formed at some specific compositions, x = 0.264 and x = 0.528, whereas at other compositions, a partial hematite secondary phase was formed. The values of saturation magnetization depend upon the concentration of the hematite phase; in this situation, the value of magnetic saturation decreases, causing a high spin canting effect that results in a decrease in the net magnetic moment. Further do** of Co2+ ions enhances the magnetic properties because of its high magnetic moment and distributions. Theoretical analysis using the most suitable proposed cation distribution verified the experimental findings. The observed structural and magnetic findings may contribute to improve electromagnetic-interference-shielding and magnetic-recording-device applications.

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We are very thankful for the financial aid to this work provided by Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, H.P., India. We also thank SAIF, Panjab University, Chandigarh for characterization of our samples.

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Dr. Ra**der Kumar (first author) All the work has been done: sample preparation, characterization, interpretation, and manuscript writing. Dipti Rawat (joint first author) Interpretation and manuscript writing. Prof. P.B. Barman (third author) Manuscript corrections and guidance. Dr. Ragini Raj Singh (corresponding and senior author) All work has been planned and guided, interpretation of the results, and manuscript writing.

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Highlights

1. Un-doped and cobalt-doped Ni–Zn nanoparticles synthesized by aqueous route.

2. Single phase spinel cubic nanoparticles have been prepared at x = 0.264 and 0.528.

3. Hematite phase and do** of Co2+ can tune the saturation magnetization.

4. Mr, Mc increased on Co2+ do** due to + ve magneto-crystalline anisotropy energy.

5. Theoretical evaluation supports the experimental results.

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Kumar, R., Rawat, D., Barman, P.B. et al. Experimental and theoretical verification of cation distribution and spin canting effect via structural and magnetic studies of NiZnCo ferrite nanoparticles. J Aust Ceram Soc 58, 101–111 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-021-00671-5

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