Influence of synthesis temperature on BiFeO 3nanoparticles formation

PACS 61.66.Fn The mechanism of BiFeO3 nanoparticle formation from initial compositions obtained by bismuth and iron hydroxides co-precipitation has been studied. The activation temperature of the BiFeO3 nucleation and nanocrystal growth is shown to correlate with that of the nonautonomous phase’s melting. The optimal temperature range during nanoparticle formation by the method in question was found to be between 460‐520( 40) C.