Graz University of Technology, Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010, Graz, Austria. a.knall@tugraz.at
Abstract:
The nonradiative deactivation of the excited state of europium(III)-based phosphors via OH-vibrations in the presence of water allows the detection of moisture in nitrogen at concentration levels down to at least 25 ppm (0.09% RH).