Lanthanum manganite nanopowders synthesis via combustion reactions under the influence of electromagnetic field

Abstract

Lanthanum manganite doped with strontium samples were synthesized by the combustion method of nitrate-organic precursors of different composition. The combustion process was realized under the influence of an external alternating electromagnetic field and in its absence. It was found that thermochemical generation of charges occurs during precursor’s combustion, recorded as a potential difference of precursor-earth. It is shown that the composition of the initial precursor (organic component and its quantity), as well as the presence of an external alternating electromagnetic field, affect the magnitude of the potential difference that occurs, varying from -7 to 125 V. The relationship between the studied electromagnetic properties (saturation magnetization, coercive force, Curie temperature) of the obtained samples and the precursor–earth potential difference arising during synthesis is shown. The Curie temperature values varied in the range of 38-79°C for samples obtained under the influence of an alternating electro-magnetic field, and 49-104°C in its absence.

Keywords

• complex oxides
• lanthanum manganite
• synthesis
• combustion reactions
• charges
• electromagnetic field
• magnetic properties