Synthesis and Characterization of Fe and Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3 </sub>Nanoparticles

Fe and Fe2 O3 nanoparticle have been synthesized by chemical precipitation method. The x-ray diffraction studies indicate the formation of Fe and Fe2 O3 nanoparticles with cubic phase and no secondary phase was observed. Surface morphology of Fe and Fe2 O3 has been studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images reveal that Fe and Fe2 O3 nanoparticle have size ranging from 25-41 nm.