The nonstoichiometry (delta) of (MgxFe1-x)(3-delta)O-4 ferrite spinel
has been measured by a coulometric titration method as a function of t
he thermodynamic variables-temperature (T), oxygen partial pressure (P
-o2) and Mg content (x). The nonstoichiometry amounts to +/- 1% order
in its extent and varies sine-hyperbolically against P-o2. The latter
is explained in terms of Frenkel disorder as the majority defect type.
The effect of temperature and Mg content on nonstoichiometry is discu
ssed.