In this work, we present the results of the structure and luminescence properties of YAG:Ce (Y3Al5O12 doped with Ce3+ ions) ceramic samples. Their synthesis was carried out by sintering samples from the initial oxide powders under the powerful action of a high-energy electron beam with an energy of 1.4 MeV and a power density of 22–25 kW/cm2. The measured diffraction patterns of the synthesized ceramics are in good agreement with the standard for YAG. Luminescence characteristics at stationary/time-resolved regimes were studied. It is shown that under the influence of a high-power electron beam on a mixture of powders, it is possible to synthesize YAG:Ce luminescent ceramics with characteristics close to the well-known YAG:Ce phosphor ceramics obtained by traditional methods of solid-state synthesis. Thus, it has been demonstrated that the technology of radiation synthesis of luminescent ceramics is very promising.
The quality of synthesized materials is affected by various factors such as the prehistory of substances used and the synthesis technology. Most methods for synthesizing luminescent ceramics based on metal oxides rely on high-temperature heating to facilitate the necessary exchange of elements between precursor particles. However, a promising alternative method involves the direct application of a powerful high-energy radiation flux, which stimulates different processes. The formation of ceramics through this method occurs in a highly ionized medium, which may produce different results from those achieved through thermal exposure. This paper reports the findings of a study that explores the relationship between the morphology and luminescent properties of YAG:Ce ceramics and the characteristics of Y2O3 and Al2O3 oxides used in the synthesis, such as dispersity and activator concentration. The results indicate that the morphology of the synthesized ceramic samples is significantly affected by the dispersity of the powder mixture used.
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