2025, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A
Magnetic material design: Alkali influence on MgFeO₃ with XRD, SEM, EDX, and VSM analysis
Author(s): Manju and Sheetal
Abstract: Magnesium ferrite (MgFeO₃) nanoparticles have attracted interest for their tunable structural and magnetic properties, making them promising materials for numerous technological applications. This work investigates using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), and Vibrating Sample Magnetometry (VSM), the effects of alkali treatment on the structural, morphological, compositional, and magnetic properties of MgFeO₃ nanoparticles. XRD investigation verified the development of an average crystallite size of 22 nm well-crystallized orthorhombic perovskite structure. While EDX confirmed the stoichiometric balance of Mg, Fe, and O, therefore guaranteeing phase purity, SEM photography revealed uniformly distributed nanoparticles. Under a saturation magnetisation of 3.9 emu/g, VSM study revealed mild ferromagnetic behaviour under impact of alkali-induced Fe³⁺ spin canting. These results imply that alkaline-modified MgFeO₃ is a good candidate for uses in catalysis, spintronics, and gas sensing since it shows improved phase stability and optimal magnetic characteristics.
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How to cite this article:
Manju, Sheetal. Magnetic material design: Alkali influence on MgFeO₃ with XRD, SEM, EDX, and VSM analysis. J Res Chem 2025;6(1):40-47.
