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Nanoparticle Ni 1−x Zn x Fe 2 O 4 (x = 0.35, 0.45) samples were prepared successfully via microwave assisted combustion method. Synthesis of nanosize materials at a low temperature using a domestic microwave oven is the unique feature of this method and is being tried for the first time to produce NiZn ferrites. Single-phase formation of the samples was confirmed from X-ray analysis and IR spectrum. XRD data reveals that lattice parameter increases with Zn content 'x'. Particle sizes calculated from XRD analysis are in good agreement with TEM results. Extent of spin canting at octahedral B-site is deduced from Yafet-Kittel angles. Surface properties and reduced particle size affects the Curie temperature.

A series of core-shell type nanoparticle samples of MnxZn1-xFe2O4 were prepared by auto-combustion technique with x=0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0. Subsequent to the structural and electrical property investigation the samples were irradiated with gamma radiation for different time intervals using 60Co source. A significant decrease in lattice parameter and particle size was observed in gamma irradiated samples. Electrical resistivity of irradiated samples was found to decrease with the increase in γ-radiation dose. Frequency and temperature dependent dielectric constant and dissipation constant measurements carried out showed multifold enhancement of dielectric constant with pragmatic increase in dielectric loss, in γ-irradiated samples.