Spectroscopic investigations on ZnF2-MO-TeO2 (MO=ZnO, CdO and PbO) glasses doped with chromium ions

Differential scanning calorimetric studies, spectroscopic studies (viz., optical absorption, ESR, infrared spectra) and thermoluminescence studies of ZnF₂-MO-TeO₂ (MO=ZnO, CdO and PbO) glasses doped with different concentrations of chromium ions have been investigated. Results have been analyzed in the light of different oxidation states of chromium ion. The analysis indicates chromium ions mostly exist in Cr³⁺ state in ZT, CT and PT glasses when Cr₂O₃ is present upto 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively; these ions seems to be present in Cr⁶⁺ state that take part network forming positions with CrO₄²⁻ structural groups in all the three glasses when the concentration of Cr₂O₃ is greater than the above quantities. Quenching of thermoluminescence light output of the glasses has been observed with increase in Cr₂O₃ concentration upto 0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively in ZT, CT and PT glasses. This has been identified due to the killing effect of Cr³⁺ ions. Further it has also been concluded that ZnF₂-PbO-TeO₂ is more favourable glass network for the presence of large concentration of laser-emitting Cr³⁺ ions, among the three glass series studied.     

Magnetic and structural studies of Cr2O5 and Cr3O8

The infrared spectra, indexed X-ray powder diffraction patterns, magnetic susceptibilities between 80 and 300 K, and electron paramagnetic resonance spectra at 80 and 300 K are reported for Cr₂O₅ and Cr₃O₈. The results indicate that both oxides are Cr³⁺/Cr⁶⁺ mixed-valence compounds which contain CrO₆ octahedra and CrO₄ tetrahedra in different ratios. The valence formula for Cr₂O₅ is Cr³⁺₂Cr⁶⁺₄O₁₅ and that of Cr₃O₈ is Cr³⁺₂Cr⁶⁺₇O₂₄. The X-ray powder data for Cr₂O₅ and Cr₃O₈ could be indexed on the basis of a monoclinic unit cell $\text{(a = 12.01(2), b = 8.52(1), c = 9.39(1)}\text{A}\text{?}\text{β = 92.0(1)°)}$ and an orthorhombic unit cell $\text{(a = 12.01(7), b = 36.60(7) and c = 3.82(1)}\text{A}\text{?}\text{)}$, respectively.     

Features of the local structural disorder in Li2O-CaF2-P2O5 glass-ceramics with Cr2O3 as nucleating agent

Li₂O-CaF₂-P₂O₅ glasses mixed with different concentrations of Cr₂O₃ (ranging from 0 to 1.0 mol%) were crystallized. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), differential thermal analysis and conventional spectroscopic techniques. The X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopic studies reveal the presence of lithium phosphate, calcium phosphate and chromium phosphate (complexes of Cr³⁺, Cr⁵⁺ and Cr⁶⁺ ions) crystal phases. The study on DTA suggests that the crystallization is predominantly due to the surface crystallization when the concentration of nucleating agent Cr₂O₃ is around 0.8 mol%. The IR and Raman spectral studies of these samples indicate that the sample crystallized with 0.8 mol% Cr₂O₃ is more compact and possesses high rigidity due to the presence of chromium ions largely in tetrahedral positions.     

Multicomponent GeSe2-CdI2-TeO2 (Bi2O3) systems: glass formation and properties

The glass-forming regions of the GeSe₂-CdI₂-TeO₂ (I), GeSe₂-CdI₂-Bi₂O₃ (II) and GeSe₂-TeO₂-Bi₂O₃ (III) systems have been determined. The obtained glassy phases have been characterized by their basic physicochemical parameters such as temperatures of glass transition, crystallization, and melting, density and microhardness. The phase T-X diagram of the GeSe₂-CdI₂ system, which is the basic joint line for systems I and II, has been specified. Three non-variant equilibria (two eutectic and one syntectic) have been observed at temperatures 350, 280 and 375 °C for compositions containing 15, 95 and 33.3 mol% GeSe₂, respectively. A new intermediate phase with probable composition of 2CdI₂·GeSe₂ has been formed.     

Y2O3·Cr2O3复合氧化物热力学性质的研究

在1182—1386K温度范围内,用固体电解质氧浓差电池:Mo|Cr,Y₂O₃,Y₂O₃·Cr₂O₃|ZrO₂(+MgO)|Cr,Cr₂O₃|Mo测定了复合氧化物Y₂O₃·Cr₂O₃的热力学性质。对于反应Y_{2关键词：}     

Electrical conduction in Fe2O3 and Cr2O3

The influence of some impurities on the conduction properties of Cr₂O₃ and Fe₂O₃ are examined and contrasted. A mechanism is proposed to account for the effect of Ti in Cr₂O₃.     

Mn, Cr-co-doped MgAl2O4 phosphors for white LEDs

The Mn-, Cr-doped and Mn, Cr-co-doped MgAl₂O₄ powders have been synthesized via a gel-solid reaction method. Energy transfer from Mn²⁺ to Cr³⁺ has been observed for the first time in the co-doped MgAl₂O₄ phosphors. When excited with blue light with a wavelength of 450 nm at room temperature, both green emission from Mn²⁺ around 520 nm and red emission from Cr³⁺ around 675and 693 nm were generated. Moreover, the color of the emission can be modified by controlling the doping concentrations of Mn²⁺ and Cr³⁺. Therefore, MgAl₂O₄: Mn²⁺, Cr³⁺ could be used as a single-phased phosphor for white LED with a blue LED chip. The energy transfer in terms of Mn²⁺ to Cr³⁺ is determined by means of radiation and reabsorption.     

Ultraviolet absorption spectrum of Cr2O3 from reflectivity measurements

Reflectivity measurements have been made on Cr₂O₃ single crystals in the energy range 1.2 eV to 20.0 eV. The results, which include three absorption peaks not previously reported, have been analysed both in terms of the crystal splitting of energy levels of the Cr³⁺ ion and of charge transfer.     

Role of manganese ions on the stability of ZnF2-P2O5-TeO2 glass system by the study of dielectric dispersion and some other physical properties

ZnF₂-P₂O₅-TeO₂ glasses containing different concentrations of MnO (ranging from 0 to 0.6%) were prepared. A number of studies, viz. differential thermal analysis, optical absorption, thermo luminescence, infrared spectra, magnetic susceptibility, elastic properties (Young's modulus Y, shear modulus n and micro hardness H) and dielectric properties (constant ε, loss tan δ, a.c. conductivity σ_ac over a range of frequency and temperature and dielectric breakdown strength), of these glasses were carried out as a function of manganese ion concentration. The analysis of the results indicate manganese ions mostly exist in Mn²⁺ state in these glasses when the concentration of MnO≤0.4% and above this concentration manganese ions predominantly exist in Mn³⁺ state; from this analysis an attempt is made to identify the role of these ions on the stability of glass network.     

Studies of two-dimensional condensation of water on hydroxylated ZnO,SnO2, and Cr2O3: Determination of two-dimensional critical temperature

The water physisorption isotherms on fully hydroxylated ZnO, SnO₂ and Cr₂O₃ were measured in a wide temperature range (248–298 K for ZnO, 268–333 K for SnO₂ and Cr₂O₃). The two-dimensional critical temperature of water was found to be 305 K on Cr₂O₃ and 236 K on ZnO, but could not be determined on SnO₂ because of poor uniformity of the surface. The entropy of the two-dimensionally condensed water on Cr₂O₃ was found to be 9.3 cal K^?1 mol^?1, which suggests that the condensed phase of water on Cr₂O₃ is ice-like.     

Emission features of Ho ion in Nb2O5, Ta2O5 and La2O3 mixed Li2O-ZrO2-SiO2 glasses

Li₂O-ZrO₂-SiO₂: Ho³⁺ glasses mixed with three interesting d-block elemental oxides, viz., Nb₂O₅, Ta₂O₅ and La₂O₃, were prepared. Optical absorption and photoluminescence spectra of these glasses have been recorded at room temperature. The luminescence spectra of Nb₂O₅ and Ta₂O₅ mixed Li₂O-ZrO₂-SiO₂ glasses (free of Ho³⁺ ions) have also exhibited broad emission band in the blue region. This band is attributed to radiative recombination of self-trapped excitons (STEs) localized on substitutionally positioned octahedral Ta⁵⁺ and Nb⁵⁺ ions in the glass network. The Judd-Ofelt theory was successfully applied to characterize Ho³⁺ spectra of all the three glasses. From this theory various radiative properties, like transition probability A, branching ratio β_r and the radiative lifetime τ_r, for ⁵S₂ emission levels in the spectra of these glasses have been evaluated. The radiative lifetime for ⁵S₂ level of Ho³⁺ ions has also been measured and quantum efficiencies were estimated. Among the three glasses studied the La₂O₃ mixed glass exhibited the highest quantum efficiency. The reasons for such higher value have been discussed based on the relationship between the structural modifications taking place around the Ho³⁺ ions.     

Structure and surface characterization of ZrO2-Y2O3-Cr2O3 system

3-mol% Y₂O₃ and 0.3 to 3-mol % Cr₂O₃ co-doped ZrO₂ nanopowders were synthesized using co-precipitation technique and investigated by terms of X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Structural analysis shows no significant impact of chromium on powders structure except of presence of small amount of m-phase. Surface analysis reveals segregation of yttrium and chromium atoms to the surface along with surface enrichment by oxygen that can be attributed to residual water. Chromium surface atoms present in three oxidation states with catalytically active Cr²⁺ sites possibly controlling m-phase appearance through lattice distortion.     

Cr3+:Al2O3透明多晶陶瓷光谱特性分析

对透光性良好的Cr³⁺:Al₂O₃透明多晶陶瓷的光谱性能 进行了研究，其吸收光谱中吸收峰与单晶红宝石相一致，按吸收光谱和Tanabe-Sugano能级 图，算出其晶场强度参数D_q及Racah参数B分别为1792cm^-1， 689cm ^-1，D_q/B=2.6，陶瓷中Cr³⁺离子所处格位的晶体场强 比单晶弱一些，但Cr³⁺:Al₂O₃透明陶瓷仍属于强场晶 体材料；当Cr³⁺掺杂浓度到达0.8wt%时，陶瓷的发射谱仍保持较好的R线发射 ；随Cr³⁺掺杂浓度的增大，激发峰位发生“红移”.在Cr³⁺:Al₂O₃透明多晶陶瓷的荧光谱上，发现一个波长为670nm的发射峰，经激发 谱确认为Cr³⁺的发射峰. 关键词： 氧化铝 透明陶瓷 离子格位 光谱性质     

BeAl2O4:Cr3+的晶场能级

金绿宝石中镜对称格位上Cr³⁺(Ⅱ)离子的⁴T₂,⁴T₁和²E能级与该材料的激光运转有关。⁴T₂和⁴T₁能级各分裂成三个子能级。为从偏振吸收谱上确定BeAl₂O₄:Cr³⁺的能级图,本文计算了⁴T₂和⁴T₁的分裂,找到了对谱方法,得到了表征能级分裂的参量K_{1和K2的值。最后给出了以低点群不可约表示标号的、BeAl2O4:Cr³⁺(Ⅱ)的晶场能级图。 关键词：}     

Electron energy loss spectra from polycrystalline Cr and Cr2O3 before and after surface reduction by Ar bombardment

Electron energy loss spectra (ELS) have been obtained from polycrystalline Cr and Cr₂O₃ before and after surface reduction by 2 keV Ar⁺ bombardment. The primary electron energy used in the ELS measurements was systematically varied from 100 to 1150 eV in order to distinguish surface versus bulk loss processes. Two predominant loss features in the ELS spectra obtained from Cr metal at 9.0 and 23.0 eV are assigned to the surface and bulk plasmon excitations, respectively, and a number of other features arising from single electron transitions from both the bulk and surface Cr 3d bands to higher-lying states in the conduction band are also present. The ELS spectra obtained from Cr₂O₃ exhibit features that originate from both interband transitions and charge-transfer transitions between the Cr and O ions as well as the bulk plasmon at 24.4 eV. The ELS feature at 4.0 eV arises from a charge-transfer transition between the oxygen and chromium ions in the two surface layers beneath the chemisorbed oxygen layer, and the ELS feature at 9.8 eV arises from a similar transition involving the chemisorbed oxygen atoms. The intensity of the ELS peak at 9.8 eV decreases after Ar⁺ sputtering due to the removal of chemisorbed oxygen atoms. Sputtering also increases the number of Cr²⁺ states on the surface, which in turn increases the intensity of the 4.0 eV feature. Furthermore, the ELS spectra obtained from the sputtered Cr₂O₃ surface exhibit features characteristic of both Cr⁰ and Cr₂O₃, indicating that Ar⁺ sputtering reduces Cr₂O₃. The fact that neither the surface- nor the bulk-plasmon features of Cr⁰ can be observed in the ELS spectra obtained from sputtered Cr₂O₃ while the loss features due to Cr⁰ interband transitions are clearly present indicates that Cr⁰ atoms form small clusters lacking a bulk metallic nature during Ar⁺ bombardment of Cr₂O₃.     

Optical spectroscopy of Ca3Sc2Si3O12, Ca3Y2Si3O12 and Ca3Lu2Si3O12 doped with Pr

The silicates Ca₃Sc₂Si₃O₁₂, Ca₃Y₂Si₃O₁₂ and Ca₃Lu₂Si₃O₁₂, both undoped and doped with Pr³⁺ ions, have been synthesized by solid-state reaction at high temperature. The luminescence spectroscopy and the excited state dynamics of the materials have been studied upon VUV and X-ray excitation using synchrotron radiation. All doped samples have shown efficient 5d-4f emission upon direct VUV excitation of 5d levels, but only Ca₃Sc₂Si₃O₁₂:Pr³⁺ shows luminescence upon interband VUV or X-ray excitation. The VUV excited emission spectra of Ca₃Y₂Si₃O₁₂:Pr³⁺ and Ca₃Lu₂Si₃O₁₂:Pr³⁺ show features attributed to emission from two distinct sites accommodating the Pr³⁺ dopant. The decay kinetics of the Pr³⁺ 5d-4f emission in Ca₃Sc₂Si₃O₁₂:Pr³⁺ upon VUV excitation across the band gap are characterized by decay times in the range 25-28 ns with no significant rise after the excitation pulse. They appear to be faster upon X-ray irradiation than for VUV excitation. Weak afterglow components are attributed to defect luminescence.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of Co-Cr2O3 nanocomposites

Co:Cr₂O₃ nanocomposites were prepared with phase separated metallic Co clusters in a wide range of concentrations namely 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 wt% Co. Samples were annealed at different temperatures to study the effects of crystallization of Cr₂O₃ and the growth of Co metal clusters on the magnetic behavior of nanocomposites. Enhanced crystallinity of antiferromagnetic (Cr₂O₃) matrix and growth of Co clusters with higher annealing temperatures strongly affects the coercivity, saturation and magnetic viscosity in these hybrid materials. Amorphous Cr₂O₃ acts as a paramagnetic matrix for Co particles. Exchange anisotropy stabilizes magnetic moments of Co embedded in Cr₂O₃ only if Cr₂O₃ is crystalline. This exchange anisotropy leads to the enhancement of coercivity. Relaxation measurements confirm that exchange anisotropy is higher for samples with lower Co content.     

Cr4+在Al2O3多晶体中的光谱性能研究

采用传统无压烧结工艺制备Cr:Al₂O₃透明多晶陶瓷.测定了其退火前后的吸收光谱和荧光光谱，发现在Al₂O₃六配位的八面体结构中，Cr⁴⁺的荧光发射也处在1100—1600nm波段的红外区间，荧光发射峰位于1223nm附近，类似Cr⁴⁺在四面体中的发光行为.同时由于氧化铝晶格常数较小，晶体场强较强，使Cr⁴⁺:Al₂O_{3< 关键词： 4+')" href="#">Cr⁴⁺ 2}O₃透明陶瓷')" href="#">Cr:Al₂O₃透明陶瓷 光谱性质 八面体     

Hyperfine interaction of d-electrons in the amorphous semiconductors MoO3-TeO2 and MoO3-P2O5

ESR spectra of the amorphous semiconducting systems MoO₃-TeO₂ and MoO₃-P₂O₅ are presented. The occurence of a hyperfine splitting is confirmed by numerical simulations of the observed spectra and by enriching with the isotope Mo⁹⁵. The isotropic hyperfine field at the molybdenum nucleus amounts to (113±10) kG at high MoO₃ concentration. This value is compared with results of measurements on crystalline MoO₃.     

Energy transfer among three luminescent centers in full-color emitting ZnGa2O4:Mn, Cr phosphors

The ZnGa₂O₄:Mn²⁺, Cr³⁺ phosphors show three colors; the blue band of 380 nm from the charge transfer between Ga-O, the green band of 505 nm from Mn²⁺ and the red band of 705 nm from Cr³⁺. As a variation of Mn²⁺ or Cr³⁺ concentrations in ZnGa₂O₄:Mn²⁺, Cr³⁺, the relative emission intensity can be tuned. This phenomenon is explained in terms of the energy transfer based on four factors: the spectral overlap between the energy donors (Ga-O) and the energy accepters of Mn²⁺ or Cr³⁺, the absorption cross section of the energy accepters, the distance between them, and the decay time of the energy donors. ZnGa₂O₄:0.0025Mn²⁺, 0.010Cr³⁺ shows the CIE coordinates of x=0.4014, y=0.3368, which is a pure white light. The single-phased full-color emitting ZnGa₂O₄:Mn²⁺, Cr³⁺ phosphors can be applied to illumination devices.