Synthesis and Luminescence Studies of Eu doped AlSrLaO 4 Phosphor
AlSrLaO4 phosphors were synthesized using standard solid state reaction [SSR] method with varying Eu molar concentration as 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.7, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5%. The mixture of reagents was ground together to obtain a homogeneous powder in acetone base. To prepare Aluminum Strontium Lanthanate (ASL) doped with various concentrations of Eu, consists of heating stoichiometric amounts of reactants at 1000°C for 2 h in a muffle furnace. The received powder being ground thoroughly using an agate mortar, to ensure the best homogeneity and reactivity, powder was transferred to alumina crucible, and then reheated in a muffle furnace at 1200°C for 4 hours. The phosphor materials were cooled to room temperature naturally. All samples were found out to be white who are studied for photoluminescence [PL]. Photoluminescence spectra were recorded at room temperature using Shimadzu-5301 Spectrofluorophotometer. The phosphors are characterized using XRD and SEM. The effect of doping of Eu in ASL on the PL emission/excitation was also studied. Eu shows all its primary allowed emissions hence it is concluded that this phosphor can be used in display devices.
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Inorganic Phosphors: Compositions, Preparation and Optical Properties addresses practical and theoretical aspects of inorganic phosphors used in lighting and display applications. Authors Yen and Weber present the synthesis of phosphors in a ...cookbook... style that features nearly 300 ...recipes... using the most up-to-date guidelines and methods. They also categorize nearly 500 phosphors in terms of chemical composition and luminescence output wavelengths, summarizing their physical and emissive optical properties. This book is the first of its kind to provide a combined practical and technical foundation that can be used in commercial and academic research and development of new phosphors and applications.
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