Structural studies of magnetic nanoparticles doped with rare-earth elements

Abstract

Magnetic nanoparticles and those doped with rare-earth metal ions having spinel structure were synthesized, possessing the average particles size of 11.3-13.4 nm. According to Mössbauer spectroscopy data it can be concluded that prepared iron oxide nanoparticles are γ-Fe₂O₃. For materials containing rare-earth elements the decrease of octahedral component surface was observed in comparison to non-doped material, what can be explained by Eu³⁺, Sm³⁺ и Gd³⁺ ions occupying the octahedral position.