FTIR, Optical, Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Sm3+ Doped Mg Nano Ferrites

Abstract

Synthesized Sm, doped Mg nano ferrites with composition MgSmxFe2-xO4 (x = 0,0.025, 0.050, 0.075, 0.100) using the technique of citrate-gel auto-combustion method were analyzed through various experimental techniques. XRD analysis confirmed single-phase cubic spinel structure, while FTIR spectroscopic analysis displayed two absorption peaks that are characteristic of spinel nano ferrites. UV-visible spectral analysis was carried out to study the optical absorption behavior of the prepared ferrites. Two probe method was used to study the dc electrical resistivities of Sm doped Mg nanoferrites between 200 °C–500 °C. A plot between log (σT) vs. inverse temperature yields a curve that reveals prepared nano ferrites' semiconducting nature. A study of TEP (Thermo Electric Power) for prepared samples was carried out at a high temperature (573K). Seebeck coefficient and Curie Temperature of Sm doped Mg nanoferrites were observed. Measurements of magnetization were done by using VSM (Vibrating Sample Magnetometer).