Preparation of magnetic nanoparticles with large specific loss power for heating applications

Glass crystallisation method is used as a relatively new technique for the preparation of nanocrystalline magnetic iron oxide. Properties of glassy flakes, the precursor state, prepared powders as well as a water-based ferrofluid were analysed by XRD, TEM and magnetic methods. Different contributions to specific loss power (SLP) are measured by AC-susceptometry, hysteresis loops and a calorimetric method. Values of SLP in the order of 100 W/g maghemite may be achieved with the option of further increase by improving the core size distribution. (c) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.