Characterization of nanocrystalline Mg0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 soft ferrites synthesized by glycine-nitrate combustion process

► A simple chemical process has been devised for producing nanocrystalline Mg-Zn ferrite powders. ► Fuel-to-oxidant ratio bears a significant influence on characteristics of the produced powders. ► The maximum saturation magnetization, 46 emu/g, has been obtained at the highest G/N ratio.