Abstract
X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron micrographs (SEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) techniques were used to characterize Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nano-particles synthesised by advanced combustion route. The magnetic properties of the as prepared sample were determined by using vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The preparation method investigated brought about formation of single spinel Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 phase. The values of saturation magnetization (85emu/g), the remnant magnetization (22 emu/g) and coercivity (58 Oe) of Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 particles were found to be high due to thier elevated particle size. Our results indicate that the mixed ferrites with the composition of Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 have a high saturation magnetization comparing with simple ferrites with the composites' of MnFe2O4 and ZnFe2O4.