Ni-Zn-Al nanoferrites of general formula Ni_x Zn_1-x Al Fe O₄ (x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0) were synthesized by sol-gel auto combustion technique. The X-ray diffraction and FTIR studies confirmed the formation of single cubic spinel structure. Dielectric performance and AC conductivity of prepared mixed nanoferrites were carried out using LCR impedance meter. It was observed that both dielectric constant and dielectric loss were decreased by increasing the frequency whereas AC conductivity increases with applied frequency but decreases with increasing the Ni²⁺ ion substitution for a fixed Al³⁺ ion concentration. DC resistivity, activation energy and Curie temperature were calculated by using the two probe experimental method. It was observed that DC resistivity decreased whereas the charge mobility increased with increasing the temperature. DC resistivity and activation energy of the nanoferrite samples were increased with Ni²⁺ ion substitution for a fixed Al³⁺ ion concentration.

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