Synthesis of Mg(Fe0.8Ga0.2)2O4 by Gel Combustion Using Glycine and Starch

Abstract

A powdery material Mg(Fe_0.8Ga_0.2)₂O₄ has been prepared by combusting a gel containing magnesium(II), iron(III), and gallium(III) nitrates and a glycine–starch mixture. The gel produced during the synthesis has been studied by thermal analysis (TGA/DSC) and IR spectroscopy. This mixture has been shown to be efficient to produce a homogeneous nanosized powderlike material Mg(Fe_0.8Ga_0.2)₂O₄. The morphology and properties of ceramic samples are characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, neutron diffraction, and vibrational magnetometry.