A series of X-type hexagonal ferrites were prepared by sol–gel method.
The XRD analysis showed that the X-type hexagonal structure.
The c/a ratio of these samples falls in the range of X-type hexagonal ferrites.
FTIR spectra confirms single hexagonal phase.
The magnetic properties vary with the substitution of rare earth elements.
The Gd-doped sample exhibits maximum absorption properties and coercivity.