Influence of V2O5addition on electrical conductivity and magnetic properties of Ni-Zn ferrites

The effect of V
2
O
5
addition on the electrical and magnetic properties of iron-deficient Ni-Zn ferrites has been studied. A maximum in the initial permeability, a minimum in the dc electrical conductivity, and the loss factor were observed at a V
2
O
5
content of 0.4 mol%, irrespective of the sintering temperature. The results obtained can be explained in terms of solubility of V
2
O
5
in the ferrite matrix.