Abstract
This work reports the preparation of CdSiO3:Sm3+ (1–7mol%) nanophosphors by a low temperature solution combustion method. For the first time the effect of NaF flux on the crystallization behavior, morphology, and thermoluminescence property of 5mol% Sm3+ doped CdSiO3 has been investigated. The nanopowders are well characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FT–IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). PXRD results indicate that the powder calcined at 800°C for 2h has monoclinic phase. SEM results show that the powder is highly porous and the pore size and shape can be modified by the addition of NaF flux. Addition of NaF could lead to formation of particle type morphology and the increase in wt% of NaF changes crystallinity and phase. The thermoluminescence glow curves for 2–6wt% NaF in CdSiO3:Sm3+ show a single, well resolved glow peak at 126, 130 and 150°C, respectively. But for the sample prepared with 8wt% of NaF flux shows two glow peaks at 148 and 220°C. With the addition of NaF flux, TL intensity can be effectively enhanced.
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