Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 49, Numéro C8, Décembre 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism
Page(s) C8-1369 - C8-1270
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19888627
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism

J. Phys. Colloques 49 (1988) C8-1369-C8-1270

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19888627

ULTRAFINE PARTICLES OF AMORPHOUS Fe62B38 : A STUDY OF STRUCTURAL RELAXATION AND CRYSTALLIZATION

S. Linderoth1, S. Mørup1, C. J. W. Koch2, S. Wells3, S. W. Charles3, J. van Wonterghem1 et A. Meagher1

1  Laboratory of Applied Physics, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
2  Chemistry Department, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK-1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
3  Department of Physics, University College of North Wales, Bangor LL57, 2 U. W., G.B.


Abstract
Ultrafine particles of Fe62B38 have been produced by reduction of Fe(II) in aqueous solution using KBH4. Mössbauer spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction studies show that the particles are amorphous. Structural relaxation occurs at ~ 525 K and crystallization at ~ 715 K, where Fe2B and α-Fe phases are formed. The particles exhibit relatively large intrinsic coercivities of 200 Oe.