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Mossbauer and magnetization measurements on maghemite particles, which
were uncoated or coated with oleic acid, showed that the blocking tem
perature decreases upon coating. Moreover, it was found that particle
vibrations are enhanced upon coating. Thus the results indicate a corr
elation between the mechanical and the magnetic coupling of the partic
les.