The influence of preparation conditions on the performance of BaFBr-Eu storage phosphors

Starick, D.; Gurvich, A. M.; Myagkova, M. G.; Herzog, G.

doi:10.1016/1359-0189(93)90042-8

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“…and differ only in minor details. The literature data [32][33][34] suggest that BaFBr single crystals grow at sufficiently high rates from their own melt (congruent melting). However, they crack when exposed to sudden temperature jumps or when they enter a zone with a high temperature gradient.…”

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The Effect of 147 MeV 84Kr and 24.5 MeV 14N Ions Irradiation on the Optical Absorption, Luminescence, Raman Spectra and Surface of BaFBr Crystals

Akilbekov,

Kenbayev,

Dauletbekova

et al. 2024

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Today, BaFBr crystals activated by europium ions are used as detectors that store absorbed energy in metastable centers. In these materials, the image created by X-ray irradiation remains stable in the dark for long periods at room temperature. As a result, memory image plates are created, and they are extended to other types of ionizing radiation as well. Despite significant progress towards X-ray storage and readout of information, the mechanisms of these processes have not been fully identified to date, which has hindered the efficiency of this class of phosphors. In this study, using photoluminescence (PL), optical absorption (OA), Raman spectroscopy (RS), and atomic force microscopy (AFM), the luminescence of oxygen vacancy defects to BaFBr crystals irradiated with 147 MeV 84Kr and 24.5 MeV 14N ions at 300 K to fluences (1010–1014) ion/cm2 was investigated. BaFBr crystals were grown by the Shteber method on a special device. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis revealed the presence of Ba, Br, F, and O. The effect of oxygen impurities present in the studied crystals was considered. The analysis of the complex PL band, depending on the fluence and type of ions, showed the formation of three types of oxygen vacancy defects. Macrodefects (tracks) and aggregates significantly influence the luminescence of oxygen vacancy defects. The creation of hillocks and tracks in BaFBr crystals irradiated with 147 MeV 84Kr ions is shown for the first time. Raman spectra analysis confirmed that BaFBr crystals were amorphized by 147 MeV 84Kr ions due to track overlap, in contrast to samples irradiated with 24.5 MeV 14N ions. Raman and absorption spectra demonstrated the formation of hole and electron aggregate centers upon swift heavy ions irradiation.

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confidence: 98%