Papers by Author: Kenji Sato

Abstract: We report synthesis of well-grown blue phosphor powder, CaMgSi2O6:Eu2+, from new vapor phase method (Flash creation method) derived nanopowder precursor. Single phase phosphor sample was obtained by post-annealing at 1100 oC. Luminescence properties were compared with that of the sample synthesized by a conventional solid state reaction. The post-annealed sample showed intense blue emission under UV excitation.

Abstract: Reduced niobates, MLixCa2Nb3O10 (M = Rb, K and Na) and KNaxCa2Nb3O10 were synthesized by intercalation reaction with n-butyllithium or sodium azide. Ruddlesden-Popper type structure of sodium intercalation compound, KNaCa2Nb3O10, differ from that of the parent compound and lithium intercalation compound, KLiCa2Nb3O10. The magnetic susceptibility measurements showed that the sodium intercalation compound became superconductor with transition temperatures below 3.5 K. New lithium intercalation compound Na0.1Li0.8Ca2.45Nb3O10, for an ion exchange compound, Na0.1Ca2.45Nb3O10, with KCa2Nb3O10 type structure show the diamagnetic signals below 5 K.