Co<SUB>3-x</SUB>Zn<SUB>x</SUB>O<SUB>4</SUB> (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) spinel oxides

A series of solid solutions of composition Zn<SUB>x</SUB>Co<SUB>3-x</SUB>O<SUB>4</SUB> with 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, crystallising in spinel structure have been characterised by measurements of unit cell parameter, electrical conductivity and magnetic susceptibility. The results have been rationalised on the basis of cation distribution. A comparison with the solid solutions of composition Ni<SUB>x</SUB>Co<SUB>3-x</SUB>O<SUB>4</SUB> is also made