Abstract: Hydrolytic and Non-hydrolytic Synthesis of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles and the Effect of Manganese Substitution on Structural and Magnetic Properties (Science, Technology, and Diversity for a Healthy World)

Friday, October 12, 2012: 10:00 AM

Hall 4E/F (WSCC)

Andrew Garza , Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas, Brownsville, Brownsville, TX

Rebecca Silva , Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas, Brownsville, Brownsville, TX

Tarek Trad, PhD , Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville, TX

The effect of manganese substitution on the structural, magnetic, and size properties of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles have been investigated. Fe/Co salts were coprecipitated using a strong base with and without the presence of caprylic acid then thermally treated to produce stoichiometric cobalt ferrite nanoparticles. The nanoparticles’ structural properties were characterized by XRD. Surface composition and magnetic properties were studied using FTIR and VSM, respectively.

FRI-1629 Hydrolytic and Non-hydrolytic Synthesis of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles and the Effect of Manganese Substitution on Structural and Magnetic Properties