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Low temperature afterglow from SrAl2O4: Eu, Dy, B containing glass
List of Authors: Vitola Virginija, Lahti Vilma, Bite Ivita, Spustaka Agnese, Millers Donats, Lastusaari Mika, Petit Laeticia, Smits Krisjanis
Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Publication year: 2021
Journal: Scripta Materialia
Journal name in source: SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
Journal acronym: SCRIPTA MATER
Volume number: 190
Start page: 86
End page: 90
Number of pages: 5
ISSN: 1359-6462
eISSN: 1872-8456
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2020.08.023
SrAl2O4: Eu, Dy, B particles were added in a phosphate glass (90NaPO3-10NaF (in mol%)) using the direct doping method. For the first time, the composition of the particles prior to and after embedding them in the glass was analysed using EPMA analysis. Boron was found to be incorporated in already distorted surroundings creating new trapping centers in the particles which are thought to be favourable for the tunnelling process and so for the afterglow at 10K. Despite the partial decomposition of the particles, the glass exhibit afterglow at low temperature confirming to be promising materials for low temperature applications. (C) 2020 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
