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Preparation of CaF2:U phosphor by solid-state metathesis reaction

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CaF2:RE phosphors have received attention of several research workers. CaF2:Sm2+ is well known as a solid-state laser material. CaF2:Dy and CaF2:Tm phosphors are used as phosphors for dosimetry of ionizing radiations through thermoluminescence. A new route to preparation of CaF2 by solid-state metathesis is reported. The method is very fast and CaF2 could be prepared in 10 min. Intense emission attributable to uranate group was observed in synthesized uranium-doped samples.

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  1. Physics Department, Gurunanak Institute of Engineering and Management, Dahegaon, Nagpur, 440051, India

    S. S. Pote

  2. Physics Department, Shri Ramdeobaba K. N. Engineering College, Katol Road, Nagpur, 440 013, India

    C. P. Joshi

  3. Department of Physics, Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440010, India

    S. V. Moharil

  4. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, CSIR, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, India

    P. L. Muthal & S. M. Dhopte

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Pote, S.S., Joshi, C.P., Moharil, S.V. et al. Preparation of CaF2:U phosphor by solid-state metathesis reaction. Int. J Self-Propag. High-Temp. Synth. 22, 37–40 (2013). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1061386213010081

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