title: A new approach in the synthesis of La(1-x)Gd(x)FeO3 perovskite nanoparticles--structural and magnetic characterization.
abstract: A series of highly crystalline orthoferrite nanoparticles (type La(1-x)Gd(x)FeO3, where x = 0 to 1) were prepared using the self-combustion method. Extensive studies including X-ray diffraction, Rietveld refinement and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy as well as Raman spectroscopy confirmed the orthorhombic space group Pnma of the obtained materials. The calculated average grain size for powders is in the range of 30 to 80 nm. Magnetic characterization of the La(1-x)Gd(x)FeO3 series, performed at 1.72 K, indicated an antiferromagnetic state characterized by some canting of iron magnetic moments, in good agreement with the data reported for similar fine-particle systems.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland. R.Wiglusz@int.pan.wroc.pl and Centre for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okolna 2, 50-950 Wroclaw, Poland.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Wiglusz
authors.affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland. R.Wiglusz@int.pan.wroc.pl.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kordek
authors.affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland. R.Wiglusz@int.pan.wroc.pl.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Małecka
authors.affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland. R.Wiglusz@int.pan.wroc.pl.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ciupa
authors.affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland. R.Wiglusz@int.pan.wroc.pl.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ptak
authors.affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland. R.Wiglusz@int.pan.wroc.pl and Centre for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okolna 2, 50-950 Wroclaw, Poland.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pazik
authors.affiliation: Wroclaw University of Technology, Chemistry Department, Analytical Chemistry Division, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pohl
authors.affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland. R.Wiglusz@int.pan.wroc.pl and Centre for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okolna 2, 50-950 Wroclaw, Poland.
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kaczorowski