Structure of binary neodymium borate glasses by infrared spectroscopy |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Chemistry, Kent State University Stark Campus, 6000 Frank Ave NW, Canton, OH 44720, USA;2. Department of Physics, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA;3. Materials Research Center, University of Missouri Rolla, Rolla, MO 65409, USA |
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Abstract: | Using fast roller quenching techniques, a new series of binary rare earth oxide borate glasses were synthesized, with general formula xNd2O3 + (1 − x)B2O3, where x varies up to 35 mol%. The glasses were investigated by using mid infrared reflectance spectroscopy. The results show that the neodymium acts as a modifier, similar to an alkali metal. As x is increased, the borate glass network is shown to change from a three-coordinated to four-coordinated boron system. The results are further investigated by analyzing the spectra in terms of the location of the bands to show how the borate groups change upon neodymium addition. |
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