Nonstoichiometry and lattice parameter of (Mg0.22Mn0.07Fe0.71)3–δO4 ferrite

Abstract

(Mg0.22Mn0.07Fe0.71)3–δO4 ferrites with different oxygen nonstoichiometry (δ) were prepared in the range of −0.006 ≤ δ ≤ 0.0050 by a solid-state electrochemical technique, and their lattice parameter–nonstoichiometry correlation was examined. It was found that the lattice parameter decreases with increasing deviation (|δ|) from the stoichiometric composition (δ = 0). The electrochemical technique is detailed, and the correlation is discussed in light of defect structure of the ferrite.