On the use of bastnasite ore as a phosphor material

Bastnasite ore obtained from Indian Rare Earth (IRE) was investigated for its possible use as a phosphor material. The material was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS), photoluminescence (PL) and electron paramagnet...

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Published in:Journal of luminescence 2014-01, Vol.145, p.105-109
Main Authors: Mohapatra, M., Natarajan, V., Rajeswari, B., Dhobale, A.R., Godbole, S.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bastnasite
Charge transfer
CIE indices
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Electron paramagnetic resonance
Electron paramagnetic resonance and relaxation
Emission
Emission analysis
Exact sciences and technology
Luminescence
Magnetic resonances and relaxations in condensed matter, mössbauer effect
Optical properties and condensed-matter spectroscopy and other interactions of matter with particles and radiation
Other interactions of matter with particles and radiation
PAS
Phosphors
Photoluminescence
Physics
Positron annihilation
Rare earth metals
Rare earths
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Summary:Bastnasite ore obtained from Indian Rare Earth (IRE) was investigated for its possible use as a phosphor material. The material was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS), photoluminescence (PL) and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR) techniques. XRD studies revealed the semi processed ore to be consisting of single phase CeO2 with no other impurities. EDXRF studies revealed the presence of ‘Th’ and traces of ‘Sm’ along with ‘Ce’ in the sample. PAS studies revealed the presence of strong charge transfer from oxygen to cerium in the system. PL studies confirmed the presence of at least four trivalent rare earths, viz. Sm, Eu, Dy and Tb in the system in trace quantities. The emission spectrum and decay time data were evaluated. It was observed that the rare earth ions are situated at distorted sites in the system surrounded by defect centers. EPR studies confirmed the presence of Ce3+in the system along with electron trapped in oxygen ion vacancies. CIE indices for the ore sample were evaluated and it was seen that the overall emission from the system was in the ‘magenta’ region of the visible spectrum. The emission intensities were also compared with that of commercial samples. •Characterization of bastnasite ore as a phosphor material.•Role of RE impurities in the luminescence•CIE index of the bastnasite ore
ISSN:0022-2313
1872-7883
DOI:10.1016/j.jlumin.2013.07.045