Size dependent magnetic properties of iron oxide nanoparticles

Abstract γFe2O3 nanoparticles has been synthesized by a combination of chemical and ultrasonication procedure and further stabilized with surfactant. Their magnetic properties are compared with the different fractions (10–12, 20–30, 100–150 nm) of commercially available iron oxide. The sizes obtained from the scanning transmission electron micrographs are correlated with the magnetic properties of the particles.