The invention relates to
superparamagnetic nanoparticles and a preparation method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of
magnetic nanoparticles. The preparation method comprises the following steps: S1, uniformly mixing preparation raw materials in a
solvent, vacuumizing, and then introducing
inert gas until the air pressure is balanced; the preparation raw materials comprise a
metal precursor, a surface ligand and a co-ligand. S2, maintaining a balanced
inert atmosphere, and carrying out a three-stage reaction on the preparation raw materials in a
solvent to obtain
superparamagnetic nanoparticles; in the three-stage reaction, the temperature of the first-stage reaction is 100-150 DEG C, the temperature of the second-stage reaction is 160-260 DEG C, and the temperature of the third-stage reaction is 280-350 DEG C; according to the preparation method provided by the invention, the
superparamagnetic nanoparticles which are stable in morphology, octahedral, uniform in particle size and free of mutual agglomeration of the particles can be prepared, the superparamagnetic characteristic and the high specific surface area are kept, stable operation can be ensured in application, and the superparamagnetic nanoparticles have very high application potential.