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Effect of sintering temperature on the magnetic properties and charge density distribution of nano-NiO

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Phase pure nano nickel oxide was synthesized by the chemical precipitation method and sintered at 200°C, 400°C and 600°C, respectively, to study the effect of sintering on the charge distribution and magnetism. The samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction for electron density distribution studies, vibrating sample magnetometry for magnetic behavior and by UV-VIS spectrophotometry for optical characteristics. Rearrangement of charge density distribution with respect to sintering temperature was analyzed through the maximum entropy method employed using powder X-ray diffraction data. The observed magnetic transition with respect to the temperature/size effect was analyzed and correlated with electron density distribution studies.

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Saravanakumar, S., Saravanan, R. & Sasikumar, S. Effect of sintering temperature on the magnetic properties and charge density distribution of nano-NiO. Chem. Pap. 68, 788–797 (2014). https://doi.org/10.2478/s11696-013-0519-1

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