Effect of Nd³⁺ Ion on Bismuth Borosilicate Glass Properties

Abstract:

This paper reports neodymium doped bismuth borosilicate glasses in composition (40-x)B₂O₃-40Bi₂O₃-20SiO₂-xNd₂O₃ where x = 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 mol%, have been prepared by melt quenching technique and are characterized through physical properties structural properties, optical absorption spectra and emission spectra measurements. The density is found to increase with the increase in concentration of Nd₂O₃. The molar volumes of glass decrease where concentration of Nd₂O₃ where concentration of Nd₂O₃ is 0-0.5 mol% and beyond 0.5 mol% that molar volumes were increased. The absorption spectra of Nd³⁺-doped glass centered at 512 nm (⁴I_9/2→²K_13/2+⁴G_9/2), 526 nm (⁴I_9/2→⁴G_7/2), 584 nm (⁴I_9/2→⁴G_5/2+²G_7/2), 625 nm (⁴I_9/2→²H_11/2), 681 nm (⁴I_9/2→⁴F_9/2), 747 nm (⁴I_9/2→⁴F_7/2+⁴S_3/2), 804 nm (⁴I_9/2→⁴F_5/2+²H_9/2) and 877 nm (⁴I_9/2→⁴F_3/2) have been observed. The emission spectra of glass were also investigated.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 702)
• Pages: 13-17
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.702.13
• Online since: July 2016
• Authors: S. Rakpanich*, Piyachat Meejitpaisan, Sunantasak Ravangvong, Jakrapong Kaewkhao
• Keywords: Absorption, Bismuthborosilicate, Emission, Physical

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