Ag-doped alkali borosilicate glasses with different TiO_(2) contents were prepared by the melting method.The viscosity-temperature curves of the glass samples were fitted using the MYEGA equation,and it was found that...Ag-doped alkali borosilicate glasses with different TiO_(2) contents were prepared by the melting method.The viscosity-temperature curves of the glass samples were fitted using the MYEGA equation,and it was found that the viscosity of the glass showed a gradual decrease with the increase of TiO_(2) content in the interval of the crystallization temperature of the glass.The results of XPS analysis show that TiO_(2) mainly enters the glass network in the form of[TiO_(4)]before the heat treatment of the glass samples.In contrast,after the heat treatment,the contents of[TiO_(4)]and[TiO_(5)]in the glass decreased significantly,and the content of[TiO_(6)]increased,which led to the separation of TiO_(2) from the glass network.The microhardness of glass shows the same pattern.Raman spectral analysis shows that the introduction of TiO_(2) promotes phase separation in glass.The reduction of glass viscosity facilitates the movement of particles within the glass,while the creation of phase separation promotes heterogeneous nucleation of grains.FE-SEM analysis reveals that the silver halide grains in the heat-treated glass are dispersed in the matrix in a spherical shape,and the average size of the silver halide grains tends to increase with the increase of TiO_(2) content.展开更多
We successfully prepared a series of rare-earth doped borosilicate glasses using the melt-quenching method,and carefully investigated the luminescent properties and the spectral modulation of Tb/Eucodoped borosilicate...We successfully prepared a series of rare-earth doped borosilicate glasses using the melt-quenching method,and carefully investigated the luminescent properties and the spectral modulation of Tb/Eucodoped borosilicate glasses under UV(200-400 nm)excitation.The results show that the prepared samples have the characteristics of broadband response,excellent transparency and tunable luminescence.By adjusting the excitation wavelength,the emissions of Tb^(3+),Eu^(2+)and Eu^(3+)ions are observed,which exhibit yellow-green,blue,red color and multi-color even white emissions,respectively.Moreover,the energy transfer between Tb^(3+)and Eu^(3+)ions in the codoped glasses is confirmed.Tb^(3+)absorbs a large number of solar-blind light,transfers to Eu^(3+)and results in intense visible emission in a wide waveband range.This makes the Tb/Eu co-doped glass a desirable candidate for solar-blind light detections.The photodetection system was built and shows a strong and stable response to the UV light of 210-400 nm.Due to broad detection range,high sensitivity and stability,our results offer strong implications for the development of photodetection device for diverse applications.展开更多
Tin was found in the bottom of float borosilicate glasses. To simulate the enriched amounts of SnO found on the surface of the float borosilicate glasses, a series of glasses were produced in which the stannous concen...Tin was found in the bottom of float borosilicate glasses. To simulate the enriched amounts of SnO found on the surface of the float borosilicate glasses, a series of glasses were produced in which the stannous concentration was varied from 0.1 wt% to 9.0 wt%, while the relative concentration of other components were held constant. Infrared spectra were obtained to probe the effect of increased amounts of SnO on the structure of the glass samples. The results show that SnO plays the role of an intermediate in glasses studied. When FO/SnO〉1.0, SnO takes the role of network-former. And when FO/SnO〈1.0, SnO can give the free oxygen as network-modifier. Besides, SnO has intensive effect on thermal performance of borosilicate glasses.展开更多
Europium-doped borosilicate glasses were prepared by melt-quenching procedure in the air.The mixed valence of Eu 2+ and Eu 3+ was identified by photoluminescence spectrum and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR).T...Europium-doped borosilicate glasses were prepared by melt-quenching procedure in the air.The mixed valence of Eu 2+ and Eu 3+ was identified by photoluminescence spectrum and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR).The existence of mixed valence was observed owing to the unequivalent substitution and de-polymerization network of the as-prepared borosilicate glasses.The variation of the glass composition in B 2 O 3 /BaO ratios changed the stability of the Eu 3+ ions distinctly.In particular,as-prepared borosilicate glasses exhibited a tri-wavelength light excitable spectra centered at 397,466 and 534 nm to give the broadened orange-red emission at around 592 and 617 nm,due to supersensitive transitions of Eu 3+ ions.This simultaneous tri-wavelength excitation happened to correspond with the emitting wavelength from near ultraviolet,blue AlInGaN chips and that from YAG:Ce 3+.The total quantum yield(QY) of the Eu-doped glasses under 466 nm excitation was evaluated to be 10%,potentially providing a versatile combination with the europium-doped borosilicate glasses for red component addition to improve the quality of white light.展开更多
Yb^3+:Er^3+:Tm^3+co-doped borosilicate glasses are prepared. Their strong up-conversion photoluminescence spectra in a range from ultra-violet to near-infrared, which are excited by a 978-nm laser diode, are meas...Yb^3+:Er^3+:Tm^3+co-doped borosilicate glasses are prepared. Their strong up-conversion photoluminescence spectra in a range from ultra-violet to near-infrared, which are excited by a 978-nm laser diode, are measured, and the mechanisms of energy transfer among Yb^3+ Er^3+ and Tm^3+ ions are discussed. The results show that there is an unexpected wavelength at 900-nm emission from Yb^3+ Stark splitting levels to pump Tm^3+ ions and there exists an optimum pump power. The concentration of the Tm^3+ dopant gives rise to a prominent effect on the intensity of visible and near-infrared emissions for the yb^3+:Er^3+:Tm^3+ co-doped borosilicate glasses.展开更多
Cerium oxide has a great capacity to remove nonbridging oxygen atoms (NBO) from the glass network and serves as glass former units. The well formed CeO<sub>4</sub> units played the role of decreasing NBO f...Cerium oxide has a great capacity to remove nonbridging oxygen atoms (NBO) from the glass network and serves as glass former units. The well formed CeO<sub>4</sub> units played the role of decreasing NBO from the silicate network and cause a reduction in the concentration of tetrahedral boron groups (N<sub>4</sub>). The highest content of NBO in glass of lower CeO<sub>2</sub> (1 mol%) has a dominant role in constructing crystalline clusters in the glass. Higher CeO<sub>2</sub> concentration leads to formation of an amorphous glass network as documented by XRD and TEM-EDP spectra. Coordination of cerium with oxygen atoms gives uniform units of spherical morphology in the pure CeO<sub>2</sub> as well as in cerium rich glass. Clustered species has a great benefit in the field of application, used as a shielding material for ionized radiations.展开更多
Er^(3+)-doped Gd_2O_3 -SiO_2 -B_2O_3 -Na_2O glasses were prepared, and formation range of glass of Gd_2O_3 -SiO_2 -B_2O_3 system was experimentally obtained. It is found that the glass phase can be formed only when th...Er^(3+)-doped Gd_2O_3 -SiO_2 -B_2O_3 -Na_2O glasses were prepared, and formation range of glass of Gd_2O_3 -SiO_2 -B_2O_3 system was experimentally obtained. It is found that the glass phase can be formed only when the content of SiO_2 is 0~50%(molar fraction), Gd_2O_3 is 0~30%(molar fraction) and B_2O_3 is above 20%(molar fraction) in this glass system. The glass can also be obtained but becomes translucent at the contents of 60%(molar fraction) SiO_2 and 30% Gd_2O_3 , or at the contents of 60%(molar fraction) SiO_2 and 30%(molar fraction) B_2O_3. There is no glass phase formed in other glass components. Glass forming ability for Gd_2O_3 content of 10%, was characterized by the value of β, the parameter of crystallization tendency, which is 0.32~1.76, obtained from the differential thermal analysis. The absorption and emission cross section, the J-O parameters Ωt_((2,4,6)) and radiative transition probabilities were calculated by using the theory of McCumber and Judd-Ofelt. The emission properties at 1.5 μm of the samples are discussed with the product of full width at half maximum and stimulated emission cross section. It can be seen that the value of the FWHM×σ_e^(peak) product in the prepared glass is more than those of germanate, silicate and phosphate glasses. Furthermore, the maximum value of the product among these glasses reported in this work is close to that of oxyfluoride silicate glass. Therefore, the Er^(3+)-doped gadolinium borosilicate glass in this paper is a candidate for broadband erbium doped fiber amplifiers.展开更多
We investigated the mixed alkali effect on the thermal properties and elastic response to temperature in the borosilicate glasses system with the composition of 70.65Si O_(2)·21.09B_(2)O_(3)·1.88Al_(2)O_(3)&...We investigated the mixed alkali effect on the thermal properties and elastic response to temperature in the borosilicate glasses system with the composition of 70.65Si O_(2)·21.09B_(2)O_(3)·1.88Al_(2)O_(3)·(6.38-x)Li_(2)O·x Na_(2)O glasses,where x=0.00,1.595,3.19,4.785,and 6.38.Except for the expected positive and negative deviations from linearity for the coefficients of thermal expansion,room temperature E and G,we observed a new mixed alkali efiect on the response of elastic moduli to temperature.Fourier transform infrared spectra were obtained to elucidate the possible structural origin of the mixed alkali efiects.This work provides a valuable insight into the structural and mechanical properties of mixed-alkali borosilicate glasses.展开更多
A series of mixed alkali-zinc borosilicate glasses with various r values(r=molar ratio of[ZnO]/([R^(2)O]+[ZnO]))from 0.00 to 1.00 were fabricated to probe the mixed alkali-zinc effects on thermo-mechanical properties....A series of mixed alkali-zinc borosilicate glasses with various r values(r=molar ratio of[ZnO]/([R^(2)O]+[ZnO]))from 0.00 to 1.00 were fabricated to probe the mixed alkali-zinc effects on thermo-mechanical properties.The nonlinear evolution of glass transition temperature(T_(g))with the addition of ZnO is ascribed to the competition of two converse factors,i e,the T_(g)depression as one of the colligative properties for a solution,on the one hand,and the enhancement of T_(g)due to the higher field strength of zinc cations compared to that of alkali ions.However,the nonlinear evolution of elastic moduli and coefficients of thermal expansion with r is attributed to the variance of intermediate-range clusters,which is confirmed by infrared and Raman scattering spectra.These findings are very helpful in tailoring the performance of borosilicate glasses.展开更多
Er3+-doped heavy metal borosilicate glasses were prepared using conventional melting and quenching method. The emission spectra of 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 transition were observed upon excitation at 974 nm and the lifetime o...Er3+-doped heavy metal borosilicate glasses were prepared using conventional melting and quenching method. The emission spectra of 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 transition were observed upon excitation at 974 nm and the lifetime of 4I13/2 level of Er3+ was measured. Based on these data, the fluorescence properties of Er3+ are investigated on the emission and gain characteristics at the 1.5 μm bands. In particular, the effect of relative heavy metal content on fluorescence properties is discussed.展开更多
Ion implantation has played a unique role in the fabrication of optical waveguide devices.Tb'-doped aluminum borosilicate(TDAB)glass has been considered as an important magneto-optical material.In this work,near-i...Ion implantation has played a unique role in the fabrication of optical waveguide devices.Tb'-doped aluminum borosilicate(TDAB)glass has been considered as an important magneto-optical material.In this work,near-infrared waveguides have been manufactured by the(5.5+6.0)MeV C^3+ion implantation with doses of(4.0+8.0)×10^13 ions·cm^-2 in the TDAB glass.The modes propagated in the TDAB glass waveguide were recorded by a prism-coupling system.The finite-difference beam propagation method(FD-BPM)was carried out to simulate the guiding characteristics of the TDAB glass waveguide.The TDAB glass waveguide allows the light propagation with a single-mode at 1.539μm and can serve as a potential candidate for future waveguide isolators.展开更多
Aluminum nitride (AlN)/borosilicate glass composites were prepared by the tape casting process and hot-press sintered at 950 ℃ with AIN and SiO2-B203-ZnO-Al2O3-Li2O glass as starting materials. We characterized and...Aluminum nitride (AlN)/borosilicate glass composites were prepared by the tape casting process and hot-press sintered at 950 ℃ with AIN and SiO2-B203-ZnO-Al2O3-Li2O glass as starting materials. We characterized and analyzed the variation of the microstructure, bulk density, porosity, dielectric constant, thermal conductivity and thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) of the ceramic samples as a function of AIN content. Results show that AIN and SiO2-B2O3-ZnO-Al2O3-Li2O glass can be sintered at 950 ℃, and ZnAI204 and Zn2SiO4 phase precipitated to form glass-ceramic. The performance of the ceramic samples was determined by the composition and bulk density of the composites. Lower AlN content was found redounding to liquid phase sintering, and higher bulk density of composites can be accordingly obtained. With the increase of porosity, corresponding decreases were located in the dielectric constant, thermal conductivity and TEC of the ceramic samples. When the mass fraction of AlN was 40%, the ceramic samples possessed a low dielectric constant (4.5-5.0), high thermal conductivity (11.6 W/(m.K)) and a proper TEC (3.0× 10^-6 K^-1 which matched that of silicon). The excellent performance makes this kind of low temperature co-fired ceramic a promising candidate for application in the micro-electronics packaging industry.展开更多
To study the room-temperature stable defects induced by electron irradiation, commercial borosilicate glasses were irradiated by 1.2 MeV electrons and then ultraviolet(UV) optical absorption(OA) spectra were measu...To study the room-temperature stable defects induced by electron irradiation, commercial borosilicate glasses were irradiated by 1.2 MeV electrons and then ultraviolet(UV) optical absorption(OA) spectra were measured. Two characteristic bands were revealed before irradiation, and they were attributed to silicon dangling bond(E'-center) and Fe^3+species,respectively. The existence of Fe3+was confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR) measurements. After irradiation, the absorption spectra revealed irradiation-induced changes, while the content of E'-center did not change in the deep ultraviolet(DUV) region. The slightly reduced OA spectra at 4.9 eV was supposed to transform Fe3+species to Fe^2+species and this transformation leads to the appearance of 4.3 eV OA band. By calculating intensity variation, the transformation of Fe was estimated to be about 5% and the optical absorption cross section of Fe2+species is calculated to be 2.2 times larger than that of Fe^3+species. Peroxy linkage(POL, ≡Si–O–O–Si≡), which results in a 3.7 eV OA band, is speculated not to be from Si–O bond break but from Si–O–B bond, Si–O–Al bond, or Si–O–Na bond break. The co-presence defect with POL is probably responsible for 2.9-eV OA band.展开更多
The IR spectra of R2O-RO-B2O3-SiO2 and R2O-RO-B2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 glasses were tested for the study of coordination state of B, Al and their content. The results show that no matter Na2O/B2O3〉1, =1, or〈1, both [BO3] and...The IR spectra of R2O-RO-B2O3-SiO2 and R2O-RO-B2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 glasses were tested for the study of coordination state of B, Al and their content. The results show that no matter Na2O/B2O3〉1, =1, or〈1, both [BO3] and destroyed Si-O bond exist in glass structure; the addition of Al2O3 to borosilicate glass reduced both the number of non-bridging oxygen in the silicate network and the number of [BO4] units.展开更多
This work aimed to analyze the glass material used for sealing the end of a thermal collector in a parabolic trough solar power plant. Based on matched sealing requirements and application performance of glass and Kov...This work aimed to analyze the glass material used for sealing the end of a thermal collector in a parabolic trough solar power plant. Based on matched sealing requirements and application performance of glass and Kovar alloy 4J29, one borosilicate glass material (GD480S), whose expansion coefficient was similar to that of Kovar alloy 4J29, was studied. Moreover, the effect of the ratio of SiO2 to B203 on the glass properties was explored in detail by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. As the SiO2 to B203 ratio in the glass increased from 4.18 to 5.77, the expansion coefficient showed a decreasing trend from 4.95×10-6/℃ to 4.55℃ 10-6/℃. In addition, the water resistance performance improved, enabling the glass material to seal well with the alloy for application in a trough solar power plant. Thus, the increase in the SiO2 to B2O3 ratio made the glass structure more compact and improved the glass performance to meet the requirements of an industrial tubular receiver.展开更多
Sm2O3 containing zinc-borosilicate glass and glass ceramics were prepared by melt quenching method, and the effect of Sm2O3 and micro-crystallization on the chemical stability of borosilicate glass was explored. DTA a...Sm2O3 containing zinc-borosilicate glass and glass ceramics were prepared by melt quenching method, and the effect of Sm2O3 and micro-crystallization on the chemical stability of borosilicate glass was explored. DTA analysis showed that the endothermic peak and exothermic peak of basic glass changed from 635 ℃ and 834 ℃ to 630 ℃ and 828 ℃ respectively as a result of the doping of Sm2O3. XRD analysis showed the promoting effect of Sm2O3 on crystallization ability of this glass. The cumulative mass loss of base glass, Sm2O3 containing glass, glass ceramic and Sm2O3 containing glass ceramic was 0.289, 0.253, 0.329, 0.269 mg/mm2 respectively after 26 days corrosion in alkali solution, and 1.293, 1.290, 0.999, 1.040 mg/mm2 respectively in acidic erosion medium. Micro-crystallization decreased and improved the alkali and acid resistance of borosilicate glass respectively, the addition of Sm2O3 increased the alkali resistance of base glass and glass ceramics, and the slight effect of Sm2O3 on the acid resistance of borosilicate glass was also observed.展开更多
Glass from a light bulb is a waste product that cannot be utilised in a traditional way. This study looks into the possibilities of using lamp borosilicate glass powder as a cement replacing admixture in conventional ...Glass from a light bulb is a waste product that cannot be utilised in a traditional way. This study looks into the possibilities of using lamp borosilicate glass powder as a cement replacing admixture in conventional concrete. Experimental work provides preparation of standard concrete samples and sample testing after seven and 28-day ageing periods in standard conditions. The following glass materials were used for cement replacement: rough ground glass powder, glass dust from filters (both materials were obtained from a glass treatment plant) and additionally ground glass powder. The effect of glass powder on cement setting time was studied. The experimental results indicate that replacement of cement by rough glass powder decreases the compressive strength. Fine glass particles make it possible to replace up to 20% of cement without the loss in strength characteristics. Fine glass powder offers a long-term hardening effect. The best compressive strength results were achieved by using the glass that was additionally ground for 60 minutes. Glass dust obtained from filters shows a less significant effect. Summarising the research findings it may be concluded that ground borosilicate lamp glass may be successfully applied as a micro-filler for concrete as cement replacing material.展开更多
This paper reports that a series of Nd3+:Er3+:yb3+ co-doped borosilicate glasses have been prepared and their absorption spectra measured. The J-O intensity parameters Ωk (k = 2, 4, 6), spontaneous radiative l...This paper reports that a series of Nd3+:Er3+:yb3+ co-doped borosilicate glasses have been prepared and their absorption spectra measured. The J-O intensity parameters Ωk (k = 2, 4, 6), spontaneous radiative lifetime Trad, spontaneous transition probability A, fluorescence branching ratio β and oscillator strength fed of the Nd3+ ions at room temperature are calculated based on Judd-Ofelt (J-O) theory. The temperature dependence of the up-conversion photoluminescence characteristics in a Nd3+:Er3+:Yb3+ co-doped sample is studied under a 978 nm semiconductor laser excitation, and the energy transfer mechanisms among Yb3+, Er3+ and Nd3+ ions are analysed. The results show that the J-O intensity parameters Ω2 increase when the Nd3+ concentration of the Nd3+:Er3+:yb3+ co-doped borosilicate glasses increases. The possibility of spontaneous transition is small and lifetimes are long at levels of 4F5/2 and 4F3/2. The intensity of Nd3+ emissions at 595, 691, 753, 813 and 887 nm axe markedly enhanced when the sample temperature exceeds 400 K. The reasons being the cooperation of the secondary sensitization from Era+ to Nd3+ and the contribution of a multi-phonon.展开更多
Low-temperature sintering and properties of LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramics) materials based on CaO-BaO-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glass and various fillers such as Al2O3, silica glass, christobalite, AlN, ZrO2, MgO-Si...Low-temperature sintering and properties of LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramics) materials based on CaO-BaO-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glass and various fillers such as Al2O3, silica glass, christobalite, AlN, ZrO2, MgO-SiO2, TiO2 were investigated. The results show that densification, crystallization, microstructures and dielectric properties of the composites are found to strongly depend on the type of filler. The densification process of glass/ceramic composites with various fillers is mainly from 600 ℃ to 925 ℃, and the initial compacting temperature of samples is 600 ℃. The initial rapid densification of samples starts at its glass softening temperature. LTCC compositions containing Al2O3, silica glass, AlN and MgO-SiO2 fillers start to have the crystallization peaks at 890, 903, 869 and 844 ℃, respectively. The crystallization peaks are believed as correlated to the crystallization of CaAl2SiO8, β-SiO2, Ca2Al2SiO7 and β-SiO2. The composite ceramic with Al2O3, silica glass and TiO2 ceramic have a better dense structure and better smooth fracture surface. Sample for Al2O3 has the lowest dielectric loss tanδ value of 0.00091, whereas the sample for MgO.SiO, has the highest dielectric loss tanδ value of 0.02576. The sample for TiO2 has the highest dielectric constant value of 14.46, whereas the sample for AIN has the lowest dielectric constant value of 4.61.展开更多
Mn2+-doped zinc borosilicate (ZBSM) glass thin films were first synthesized by sol-gel method. In the experiment, a thin gel film was depos-ited onto quartz glass substrates by dip-coating method and then heat-trea...Mn2+-doped zinc borosilicate (ZBSM) glass thin films were first synthesized by sol-gel method. In the experiment, a thin gel film was depos-ited onto quartz glass substrates by dip-coating method and then heat-treated to form a Mn2+-doped zinc borosilicate glass thin film. Long lasting phosphorescence (LLP) and photo-stimulated long lasting phosphorescence (PSLLP) were found in the film sample. According to fluorescence spectra, LLP emission spectra, and PSLLP emission spectra, both LLP and PSLLP emissions are attributed to the energy level transition of 4Eg→4A1g from Mn2+. Both the phosphorescence intensity decay curves contain a fast decay component and another slow decay one. The thermoluminescence (TL) spectra show that the sample has two kinds of traps at least and their energy level values are about 0.8 eV and 1.02 eV, which could be estimated by the Randall and Willcins formula. The infrared absorption spectra (IR) consist of characteristic vi-bration bands of Si-O-Si, Si-O-Zn, B-O in [BO3], B-O group, and Zn-O in [ZnO4]. Moreover, image storage and logical operation of the ZBSM film were carried out successfully through an experiment analogues of optical storage.展开更多
基金Funded by Key R&D Projects in Hubei Province of China(No.2020BAB061)。
文摘Ag-doped alkali borosilicate glasses with different TiO_(2) contents were prepared by the melting method.The viscosity-temperature curves of the glass samples were fitted using the MYEGA equation,and it was found that the viscosity of the glass showed a gradual decrease with the increase of TiO_(2) content in the interval of the crystallization temperature of the glass.The results of XPS analysis show that TiO_(2) mainly enters the glass network in the form of[TiO_(4)]before the heat treatment of the glass samples.In contrast,after the heat treatment,the contents of[TiO_(4)]and[TiO_(5)]in the glass decreased significantly,and the content of[TiO_(6)]increased,which led to the separation of TiO_(2) from the glass network.The microhardness of glass shows the same pattern.Raman spectral analysis shows that the introduction of TiO_(2) promotes phase separation in glass.The reduction of glass viscosity facilitates the movement of particles within the glass,while the creation of phase separation promotes heterogeneous nucleation of grains.FE-SEM analysis reveals that the silver halide grains in the heat-treated glass are dispersed in the matrix in a spherical shape,and the average size of the silver halide grains tends to increase with the increase of TiO_(2) content.
基金Project supported by the Significant Science and Technology Projects of LongMen Laboratory in Henan Province(231100220100,231100221100)the Key Research and Development Program of Henan province(231111222200)+2 种基金the College Students Innovations Special Project(202410482008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62275105,12104163)Basic Scientific Research Operating Expenses of Henan Academy of Sciences(240607004)。
文摘We successfully prepared a series of rare-earth doped borosilicate glasses using the melt-quenching method,and carefully investigated the luminescent properties and the spectral modulation of Tb/Eucodoped borosilicate glasses under UV(200-400 nm)excitation.The results show that the prepared samples have the characteristics of broadband response,excellent transparency and tunable luminescence.By adjusting the excitation wavelength,the emissions of Tb^(3+),Eu^(2+)and Eu^(3+)ions are observed,which exhibit yellow-green,blue,red color and multi-color even white emissions,respectively.Moreover,the energy transfer between Tb^(3+)and Eu^(3+)ions in the codoped glasses is confirmed.Tb^(3+)absorbs a large number of solar-blind light,transfers to Eu^(3+)and results in intense visible emission in a wide waveband range.This makes the Tb/Eu co-doped glass a desirable candidate for solar-blind light detections.The photodetection system was built and shows a strong and stable response to the UV light of 210-400 nm.Due to broad detection range,high sensitivity and stability,our results offer strong implications for the development of photodetection device for diverse applications.
基金the Key Technologies Program from Department of Science and Technology of Hubei Province(No.2004AA1031303)
文摘Tin was found in the bottom of float borosilicate glasses. To simulate the enriched amounts of SnO found on the surface of the float borosilicate glasses, a series of glasses were produced in which the stannous concentration was varied from 0.1 wt% to 9.0 wt%, while the relative concentration of other components were held constant. Infrared spectra were obtained to probe the effect of increased amounts of SnO on the structure of the glass samples. The results show that SnO plays the role of an intermediate in glasses studied. When FO/SnO〉1.0, SnO takes the role of network-former. And when FO/SnO〈1.0, SnO can give the free oxygen as network-modifier. Besides, SnO has intensive effect on thermal performance of borosilicate glasses.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (50872091,51102265)Key Discipline of Materials Physics and Chemis-try (Tianjin,China) (10SYSYJC28100)
文摘Europium-doped borosilicate glasses were prepared by melt-quenching procedure in the air.The mixed valence of Eu 2+ and Eu 3+ was identified by photoluminescence spectrum and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR).The existence of mixed valence was observed owing to the unequivalent substitution and de-polymerization network of the as-prepared borosilicate glasses.The variation of the glass composition in B 2 O 3 /BaO ratios changed the stability of the Eu 3+ ions distinctly.In particular,as-prepared borosilicate glasses exhibited a tri-wavelength light excitable spectra centered at 397,466 and 534 nm to give the broadened orange-red emission at around 592 and 617 nm,due to supersensitive transitions of Eu 3+ ions.This simultaneous tri-wavelength excitation happened to correspond with the emitting wavelength from near ultraviolet,blue AlInGaN chips and that from YAG:Ce 3+.The total quantum yield(QY) of the Eu-doped glasses under 466 nm excitation was evaluated to be 10%,potentially providing a versatile combination with the europium-doped borosilicate glasses for red component addition to improve the quality of white light.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10804015)the Science Foundation of the Education Department of Liaoning Province of China (Grant No. 2009A417)
文摘Yb^3+:Er^3+:Tm^3+co-doped borosilicate glasses are prepared. Their strong up-conversion photoluminescence spectra in a range from ultra-violet to near-infrared, which are excited by a 978-nm laser diode, are measured, and the mechanisms of energy transfer among Yb^3+ Er^3+ and Tm^3+ ions are discussed. The results show that there is an unexpected wavelength at 900-nm emission from Yb^3+ Stark splitting levels to pump Tm^3+ ions and there exists an optimum pump power. The concentration of the Tm^3+ dopant gives rise to a prominent effect on the intensity of visible and near-infrared emissions for the yb^3+:Er^3+:Tm^3+ co-doped borosilicate glasses.
文摘Cerium oxide has a great capacity to remove nonbridging oxygen atoms (NBO) from the glass network and serves as glass former units. The well formed CeO<sub>4</sub> units played the role of decreasing NBO from the silicate network and cause a reduction in the concentration of tetrahedral boron groups (N<sub>4</sub>). The highest content of NBO in glass of lower CeO<sub>2</sub> (1 mol%) has a dominant role in constructing crystalline clusters in the glass. Higher CeO<sub>2</sub> concentration leads to formation of an amorphous glass network as documented by XRD and TEM-EDP spectra. Coordination of cerium with oxygen atoms gives uniform units of spherical morphology in the pure CeO<sub>2</sub> as well as in cerium rich glass. Clustered species has a great benefit in the field of application, used as a shielding material for ionized radiations.
文摘Er^(3+)-doped Gd_2O_3 -SiO_2 -B_2O_3 -Na_2O glasses were prepared, and formation range of glass of Gd_2O_3 -SiO_2 -B_2O_3 system was experimentally obtained. It is found that the glass phase can be formed only when the content of SiO_2 is 0~50%(molar fraction), Gd_2O_3 is 0~30%(molar fraction) and B_2O_3 is above 20%(molar fraction) in this glass system. The glass can also be obtained but becomes translucent at the contents of 60%(molar fraction) SiO_2 and 30% Gd_2O_3 , or at the contents of 60%(molar fraction) SiO_2 and 30%(molar fraction) B_2O_3. There is no glass phase formed in other glass components. Glass forming ability for Gd_2O_3 content of 10%, was characterized by the value of β, the parameter of crystallization tendency, which is 0.32~1.76, obtained from the differential thermal analysis. The absorption and emission cross section, the J-O parameters Ωt_((2,4,6)) and radiative transition probabilities were calculated by using the theory of McCumber and Judd-Ofelt. The emission properties at 1.5 μm of the samples are discussed with the product of full width at half maximum and stimulated emission cross section. It can be seen that the value of the FWHM×σ_e^(peak) product in the prepared glass is more than those of germanate, silicate and phosphate glasses. Furthermore, the maximum value of the product among these glasses reported in this work is close to that of oxyfluoride silicate glass. Therefore, the Er^(3+)-doped gadolinium borosilicate glass in this paper is a candidate for broadband erbium doped fiber amplifiers.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172007)the Ph D Program Fund of Non-Metallic Excellence and Innovation Center for Building Materials(No.2022SFP6-2)+1 种基金Guang Dong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515010312)Jiangsu Science and Technology Innovation Project for Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality(No.BE2022035)。
文摘We investigated the mixed alkali effect on the thermal properties and elastic response to temperature in the borosilicate glasses system with the composition of 70.65Si O_(2)·21.09B_(2)O_(3)·1.88Al_(2)O_(3)·(6.38-x)Li_(2)O·x Na_(2)O glasses,where x=0.00,1.595,3.19,4.785,and 6.38.Except for the expected positive and negative deviations from linearity for the coefficients of thermal expansion,room temperature E and G,we observed a new mixed alkali efiect on the response of elastic moduli to temperature.Fourier transform infrared spectra were obtained to elucidate the possible structural origin of the mixed alkali efiects.This work provides a valuable insight into the structural and mechanical properties of mixed-alkali borosilicate glasses.
基金Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172007)the Ph D Program Fund of Non-Metallic Excellence and Innovation Center for Building Materials(No.2022SFP6-2)+1 种基金the Key Technology Innovation Project of Hubei Province(No.2022BAA025)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515010312)。
文摘A series of mixed alkali-zinc borosilicate glasses with various r values(r=molar ratio of[ZnO]/([R^(2)O]+[ZnO]))from 0.00 to 1.00 were fabricated to probe the mixed alkali-zinc effects on thermo-mechanical properties.The nonlinear evolution of glass transition temperature(T_(g))with the addition of ZnO is ascribed to the competition of two converse factors,i e,the T_(g)depression as one of the colligative properties for a solution,on the one hand,and the enhancement of T_(g)due to the higher field strength of zinc cations compared to that of alkali ions.However,the nonlinear evolution of elastic moduli and coefficients of thermal expansion with r is attributed to the variance of intermediate-range clusters,which is confirmed by infrared and Raman scattering spectra.These findings are very helpful in tailoring the performance of borosilicate glasses.
基金This work was supported by Shanghai Science and Technology Foundation (022261046) and the National Natural Science Foundation (60207006).
文摘Er3+-doped heavy metal borosilicate glasses were prepared using conventional melting and quenching method. The emission spectra of 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 transition were observed upon excitation at 974 nm and the lifetime of 4I13/2 level of Er3+ was measured. Based on these data, the fluorescence properties of Er3+ are investigated on the emission and gain characteristics at the 1.5 μm bands. In particular, the effect of relative heavy metal content on fluorescence properties is discussed.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11405041,51502144 and 61475189).
文摘Ion implantation has played a unique role in the fabrication of optical waveguide devices.Tb'-doped aluminum borosilicate(TDAB)glass has been considered as an important magneto-optical material.In this work,near-infrared waveguides have been manufactured by the(5.5+6.0)MeV C^3+ion implantation with doses of(4.0+8.0)×10^13 ions·cm^-2 in the TDAB glass.The modes propagated in the TDAB glass waveguide were recorded by a prism-coupling system.The finite-difference beam propagation method(FD-BPM)was carried out to simulate the guiding characteristics of the TDAB glass waveguide.The TDAB glass waveguide allows the light propagation with a single-mode at 1.539μm and can serve as a potential candidate for future waveguide isolators.
文摘Aluminum nitride (AlN)/borosilicate glass composites were prepared by the tape casting process and hot-press sintered at 950 ℃ with AIN and SiO2-B203-ZnO-Al2O3-Li2O glass as starting materials. We characterized and analyzed the variation of the microstructure, bulk density, porosity, dielectric constant, thermal conductivity and thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) of the ceramic samples as a function of AIN content. Results show that AIN and SiO2-B2O3-ZnO-Al2O3-Li2O glass can be sintered at 950 ℃, and ZnAI204 and Zn2SiO4 phase precipitated to form glass-ceramic. The performance of the ceramic samples was determined by the composition and bulk density of the composites. Lower AlN content was found redounding to liquid phase sintering, and higher bulk density of composites can be accordingly obtained. With the increase of porosity, corresponding decreases were located in the dielectric constant, thermal conductivity and TEC of the ceramic samples. When the mass fraction of AlN was 40%, the ceramic samples possessed a low dielectric constant (4.5-5.0), high thermal conductivity (11.6 W/(m.K)) and a proper TEC (3.0× 10^-6 K^-1 which matched that of silicon). The excellent performance makes this kind of low temperature co-fired ceramic a promising candidate for application in the micro-electronics packaging industry.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.lzujbky-2014-16)
文摘To study the room-temperature stable defects induced by electron irradiation, commercial borosilicate glasses were irradiated by 1.2 MeV electrons and then ultraviolet(UV) optical absorption(OA) spectra were measured. Two characteristic bands were revealed before irradiation, and they were attributed to silicon dangling bond(E'-center) and Fe^3+species,respectively. The existence of Fe3+was confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR) measurements. After irradiation, the absorption spectra revealed irradiation-induced changes, while the content of E'-center did not change in the deep ultraviolet(DUV) region. The slightly reduced OA spectra at 4.9 eV was supposed to transform Fe3+species to Fe^2+species and this transformation leads to the appearance of 4.3 eV OA band. By calculating intensity variation, the transformation of Fe was estimated to be about 5% and the optical absorption cross section of Fe2+species is calculated to be 2.2 times larger than that of Fe^3+species. Peroxy linkage(POL, ≡Si–O–O–Si≡), which results in a 3.7 eV OA band, is speculated not to be from Si–O bond break but from Si–O–B bond, Si–O–Al bond, or Si–O–Na bond break. The co-presence defect with POL is probably responsible for 2.9-eV OA band.
基金Funded by the Key Science and Technology Project of Hubei Province(No.2004AA103B03)
文摘The IR spectra of R2O-RO-B2O3-SiO2 and R2O-RO-B2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 glasses were tested for the study of coordination state of B, Al and their content. The results show that no matter Na2O/B2O3〉1, =1, or〈1, both [BO3] and destroyed Si-O bond exist in glass structure; the addition of Al2O3 to borosilicate glass reduced both the number of non-bridging oxygen in the silicate network and the number of [BO4] units.
基金Funded by the Special Projects of Major Scientific and Technological Achievements of Hebei Province(No.13041110Z)
文摘This work aimed to analyze the glass material used for sealing the end of a thermal collector in a parabolic trough solar power plant. Based on matched sealing requirements and application performance of glass and Kovar alloy 4J29, one borosilicate glass material (GD480S), whose expansion coefficient was similar to that of Kovar alloy 4J29, was studied. Moreover, the effect of the ratio of SiO2 to B203 on the glass properties was explored in detail by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. As the SiO2 to B203 ratio in the glass increased from 4.18 to 5.77, the expansion coefficient showed a decreasing trend from 4.95×10-6/℃ to 4.55℃ 10-6/℃. In addition, the water resistance performance improved, enabling the glass material to seal well with the alloy for application in a trough solar power plant. Thus, the increase in the SiO2 to B2O3 ratio made the glass structure more compact and improved the glass performance to meet the requirements of an industrial tubular receiver.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51025416,51202104 and 51362019)the Natural Science Foundation of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2012MS0807)+1 种基金the Program for Young Talents of Science and Technology in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the Talent Incubation Funding of School of Materials and Metallurgy(2014CY012)the Talent Incubation Funding of School of Materials and Metallurgy(2014CY012)
文摘Sm2O3 containing zinc-borosilicate glass and glass ceramics were prepared by melt quenching method, and the effect of Sm2O3 and micro-crystallization on the chemical stability of borosilicate glass was explored. DTA analysis showed that the endothermic peak and exothermic peak of basic glass changed from 635 ℃ and 834 ℃ to 630 ℃ and 828 ℃ respectively as a result of the doping of Sm2O3. XRD analysis showed the promoting effect of Sm2O3 on crystallization ability of this glass. The cumulative mass loss of base glass, Sm2O3 containing glass, glass ceramic and Sm2O3 containing glass ceramic was 0.289, 0.253, 0.329, 0.269 mg/mm2 respectively after 26 days corrosion in alkali solution, and 1.293, 1.290, 0.999, 1.040 mg/mm2 respectively in acidic erosion medium. Micro-crystallization decreased and improved the alkali and acid resistance of borosilicate glass respectively, the addition of Sm2O3 increased the alkali resistance of base glass and glass ceramics, and the slight effect of Sm2O3 on the acid resistance of borosilicate glass was also observed.
文摘Glass from a light bulb is a waste product that cannot be utilised in a traditional way. This study looks into the possibilities of using lamp borosilicate glass powder as a cement replacing admixture in conventional concrete. Experimental work provides preparation of standard concrete samples and sample testing after seven and 28-day ageing periods in standard conditions. The following glass materials were used for cement replacement: rough ground glass powder, glass dust from filters (both materials were obtained from a glass treatment plant) and additionally ground glass powder. The effect of glass powder on cement setting time was studied. The experimental results indicate that replacement of cement by rough glass powder decreases the compressive strength. Fine glass particles make it possible to replace up to 20% of cement without the loss in strength characteristics. Fine glass powder offers a long-term hardening effect. The best compressive strength results were achieved by using the glass that was additionally ground for 60 minutes. Glass dust obtained from filters shows a less significant effect. Summarising the research findings it may be concluded that ground borosilicate lamp glass may be successfully applied as a micro-filler for concrete as cement replacing material.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2010LKWL07)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2010CB226805)
文摘This paper reports that a series of Nd3+:Er3+:yb3+ co-doped borosilicate glasses have been prepared and their absorption spectra measured. The J-O intensity parameters Ωk (k = 2, 4, 6), spontaneous radiative lifetime Trad, spontaneous transition probability A, fluorescence branching ratio β and oscillator strength fed of the Nd3+ ions at room temperature are calculated based on Judd-Ofelt (J-O) theory. The temperature dependence of the up-conversion photoluminescence characteristics in a Nd3+:Er3+:Yb3+ co-doped sample is studied under a 978 nm semiconductor laser excitation, and the energy transfer mechanisms among Yb3+, Er3+ and Nd3+ ions are analysed. The results show that the J-O intensity parameters Ω2 increase when the Nd3+ concentration of the Nd3+:Er3+:yb3+ co-doped borosilicate glasses increases. The possibility of spontaneous transition is small and lifetimes are long at levels of 4F5/2 and 4F3/2. The intensity of Nd3+ emissions at 595, 691, 753, 813 and 887 nm axe markedly enhanced when the sample temperature exceeds 400 K. The reasons being the cooperation of the secondary sensitization from Era+ to Nd3+ and the contribution of a multi-phonon.
基金Project supported by the Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions ChinaProject(CXZZ12_0415) supported by Innovation Foundation for Graduate Students of Jiangsu Province ChinaProject(IRT1146) supported by Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(PCSIRT),China
文摘Low-temperature sintering and properties of LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramics) materials based on CaO-BaO-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glass and various fillers such as Al2O3, silica glass, christobalite, AlN, ZrO2, MgO-SiO2, TiO2 were investigated. The results show that densification, crystallization, microstructures and dielectric properties of the composites are found to strongly depend on the type of filler. The densification process of glass/ceramic composites with various fillers is mainly from 600 ℃ to 925 ℃, and the initial compacting temperature of samples is 600 ℃. The initial rapid densification of samples starts at its glass softening temperature. LTCC compositions containing Al2O3, silica glass, AlN and MgO-SiO2 fillers start to have the crystallization peaks at 890, 903, 869 and 844 ℃, respectively. The crystallization peaks are believed as correlated to the crystallization of CaAl2SiO8, β-SiO2, Ca2Al2SiO7 and β-SiO2. The composite ceramic with Al2O3, silica glass and TiO2 ceramic have a better dense structure and better smooth fracture surface. Sample for Al2O3 has the lowest dielectric loss tanδ value of 0.00091, whereas the sample for MgO.SiO, has the highest dielectric loss tanδ value of 0.02576. The sample for TiO2 has the highest dielectric constant value of 14.46, whereas the sample for AIN has the lowest dielectric constant value of 4.61.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50872030)the National Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (No.E2006000372)+1 种基金Scientific Research Starting Foundation of Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,the Ministry of Education,ChinaScience Foundation of the College of Light Industry, Hebei Polytechnic University (No. qz201001)
文摘Mn2+-doped zinc borosilicate (ZBSM) glass thin films were first synthesized by sol-gel method. In the experiment, a thin gel film was depos-ited onto quartz glass substrates by dip-coating method and then heat-treated to form a Mn2+-doped zinc borosilicate glass thin film. Long lasting phosphorescence (LLP) and photo-stimulated long lasting phosphorescence (PSLLP) were found in the film sample. According to fluorescence spectra, LLP emission spectra, and PSLLP emission spectra, both LLP and PSLLP emissions are attributed to the energy level transition of 4Eg→4A1g from Mn2+. Both the phosphorescence intensity decay curves contain a fast decay component and another slow decay one. The thermoluminescence (TL) spectra show that the sample has two kinds of traps at least and their energy level values are about 0.8 eV and 1.02 eV, which could be estimated by the Randall and Willcins formula. The infrared absorption spectra (IR) consist of characteristic vi-bration bands of Si-O-Si, Si-O-Zn, B-O in [BO3], B-O group, and Zn-O in [ZnO4]. Moreover, image storage and logical operation of the ZBSM film were carried out successfully through an experiment analogues of optical storage.