The new red-emitting phosphor of oxyfluoride Ca2RF4PO4:Eu3+ (R=Gd, Y) for solid state lighting applications

The novel red-emitting phosphors of Eu3+-activated Ca2RF4PO4:Eu3+ (R=Gd, Y) prepared by a solid-state reaction have been evaluated as a candidate for white solid state lighting. The detailed luminescence properties, e.g., the excitation spectra, the luminescence spectra and quantum efficiency under the excitation of near-UV, and decay lifetimes were reported. The phosphors can be efficiently excited by near UV light and exhibit a dominant emission peaked at 611 nm (5D0-7F2) with CIE coordinates of (x=0.661, y=0.333). The thermal stabilities were investigated from the luminescence intensities, color purity and the decay curves by increasing temperature. The luminescence parameters related to white LEDs applications were compared to some red phosphors and discussed in details. The red-emitting Ca2RF4PO4:Eu3+ (R=Gd, Y) may be potentially useful in the fabrication of white LEDs.