One-step synthesis of core(Cr)/shell(γ-Fe 2O 3) nanoparticles

Jriuan Lai, Kurikka V.P.M. Shafi, Abraham Ulman, Katja Loos, Ronit Popovitz-Biro, Yongjae Lee, Thomas Vogt, Claude Estournès

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Abstract

Core(Cr)/shell(γ-Fe 2O 3) nanoparticles were synthesized by mixing Fe(CO) 5 and Cr(CO) 6 in the 9:1 ratio. These particles exhibit narrow size distribution with 13.5 nm as mean diameter and uniform spherical shape. The TEM image, which is in good agreement with the synchrotron powder XRD pattern, reveals the heterogeneous nature (core/shell structure). The analysis of the pattern reveals γ-Fe 2O 3 structure and a metal crystal structure. Mössbauer spectra, which support the superparamagnetic behavior determined by H-M measurement, do not show any traceable amount of Fe0. This suggests that the metal component is Cr. EELS analysis and iron mapping suggest controlled stoichiometry and also confirm a core made of Cr and a shell made of γ-Fe 2O 3.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5730-5731
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume127
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 27 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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