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Luminescence in the system Mg/sub 4/Ta/sub 2-x/Nb/sub x/O/sub 9/

Journal Article · · J. Solid State Chem.; (United States)
Detailed emission and excitation spectra and decay measurements of the luminescence of the system Mg/sub 4/Ta/sub 2-x/Nb/sub x/O/sub 9/ are reported. In Mg/sub 4/Ta/sub 2/O/sub 9/ a new emission and excitation band at relatively low energy has been found. In the samples with a high niobium concentration (x greater than or equal to 1) a new weak orange emission has been observed upon long-wavelength uv excitation. A new interpretation of the results, based on the occurrence of different niobate or tantalate centers, is presented.
Research Organization:
State Univ., Utrecht
OSTI ID:
7121052
Journal Information:
J. Solid State Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Solid State Chem.; (United States) Vol. 19:3; ISSN JSSCB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English