Structural and Magnetic Properties of Chemically Deposited Hexaferrites

Abstract

M-type lead hexaferrites (PbFe12O19) have been prepared using sol-gel methods. Lead and iron precursors were dissolved in butoxyethanol and stabilised with acetylacetone to produce a sol with good wetting and surface coating characteristics. Powder samples were investigated to optimise conditions for the growth of thin films. The «spin on» technique was used to provide homogeneous films. X-ray diffraction and thermomagnetic analysis vibrating sample magnetometry have been performed to assess phase distribution and transformation. The results show that the hexaferrite phase can be crystallised above 700 °C and that for the first indication that this phase is metastable in air below 650 °C.