研究目的
Investigating the photoluminescence, scintillation, and thermally-stimulated luminescence properties of Eu-doped Al2O3 transparent ceramics synthesized by the spark plasma sintering method for potential dosimeter applications.
研究成果
Eu-doped Al2O3 transparent ceramics synthesized by SPS exhibit promising PL, scintillation, and TSL properties, with the 0.001% Eu-doped sample showing the highest TSL sensitivity and linear dose response from 0.1 to 1000 mGy, making it a potential candidate for radiation dosimetry applications. Future studies could focus on further optimization and impurity control.
研究不足
The quantum efficiencies were low, and the origins of some emission peaks and decay components could not be clearly identified due to overlapping signals and equipment limitations in wavelength resolution. The study did not optimize all parameters, and the samples may have unintentional impurities like Cr3+.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used the spark plasma sintering (SPS) method to synthesize Eu-doped Al2O3 transparent ceramics with varying Eu concentrations (
2:001%, 01%, 1%, 0%). The sintering process involved specific temperature and pressure steps under a reductive atmosphere to generate defects and improve dosimeter properties. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples were prepared from Al2O3 and Eu2O3 powders mixed stoichiometrically, with a total mass of
3:5 g per sample. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included Sinter Land LabX-100 for SPS, spectrophotometer (Jasco, V670) for transmittance, Quantaurus-QY (Hamamatsu Photonics, C11347) for quantum efficiency, spectrometer (Jasco, FP8600) for PL spectra, Quantaurus-τ (Hamamatsu Photonics, C11367) for PL decay, X-ray generator (Spellman, XRB80P&N200×4550) for scintillation, spectrometer (Andor, DU-420-BU2 CCD with Shamrock 163 monochromator) for scintillation spectra, afterglow system for decay profiles, TSL reader (TL2000, Nanogray Inc.) for TSL curves, and CCD-based spectrometer (Ocean Optics, QEPro) for TSL spectra. Materials included Al2O3 powder (Taimei chemicals,
4:99%) and Eu2O3 powder (Rare Metallic, 99%). Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Powders were hand-mixed, sintered in a graphite die with specific temperature ramps and pressures, polished, and then characterized for optical transmittance, PL, scintillation, and TSL properties using the listed equipment.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using exponential decay functions for PL and scintillation decay times, numerical approximations for TSL glow curves assuming first-order kinetics, and least-square fitting for dose response linearity.
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Spectrophotometer
V670
Jasco
Measured optical in-line transmittance spectra over 200–2700 nm.
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Quantaurus-QY
C11347
Hamamatsu Photonics
Measured quantum efficiencies of the samples.
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Spectrometer
FP8600
Jasco
Obtained PL excitation and emission spectra.
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Quantaurus-τ
C11367
Hamamatsu Photonics
Evaluated PL decay time profiles.
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X-ray generator
XRB80P&N200×4550
Spellman
Used as excitation source for scintillation measurements with tungsten anode target.
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Spectrometer
DU-420-BU2 CCD
Andor
Measured X-ray induced scintillation spectra, coupled with Shamrock 163 monochromator.
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CCD-based spectrometer
QEPro
Ocean Optics
Measured TSL spectra while samples were heated.
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Sinter Land LabX-100
LabX-100
Sinter Land
Used for spark plasma sintering to synthesize the Eu-doped Al2O3 transparent ceramics.
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Monochromator
163
Shamrock
Used with Andor spectrometer for wavelength selection in scintillation measurements.
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TSL reader
TL2000
Nanogray Inc.
Measured TSL glow curves after X-ray irradiation.
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Electric heater
SCR-SHQ-A
Sakaguchi
Used to heat samples at constant temperature during TSL spectrum measurements.
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Al2O3 powder
Taimei chemicals
Raw material for synthesizing the transparent ceramics, with high purity.
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Eu2O3 powder
Rare Metallic
Dopant material for Eu doping in the Al2O3 ceramics, with high purity.
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