| abstract |
A magnetic toner for electrophotography having stable triboelectric chargeability under various environmental conditions may be provided by using magnetic iron oxide particles having a moderately high surface Feo content, specified by the following conditions: (a) a dissolved Fe (II) content in dissolved total iron of 14-33.3 wt. % at a dissolved total iron percentage of 5+-1 wt. %, (b) a dissolved Fe (II) content in dissolved total iron of 17-33.3 wt. % at a dissolved total iron percentage of 10+-1 wt. %, and (c) a dissolved Fe (II) content in dissolved total iron of 18-33.3 wt. % at a dissolved total iron percentage of 15+-1 wt. |