Synthesis and characterization of Fe and Fe_2O_3 nanoparticles

摘要

Fe and Fe_2 O_3 nanoparticles have been synthesized by chemical precipitation method. The x-ray diffraction studies indicate the formation of Fe and Fe_2 O_3 nanoparticles with cubic phase and no secondary phase was observed. Surface morphology of Fe and Fe_2 O_3 has been studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images reveal that Fe and Fe_2 O_3 nanoparticle have size ranging from 25-45 nm.