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Low-energy Cathodoluminescence for OxyNitride Phosphors
Published on: November 15, 2016
Synthesis and properties of anhydrous rare-earth phosphates, monazite and xenotime: a review
Saehwa Chong1, Brian J Riley1, Xiaonan Lu1
1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland WA 99354 USA saehwa.chong@pnnl.gov brian.riley@pnnl.gov +1-509-375-2469 +1-509-372-4651.
Abstract:
The synthesis methods, crystal structures, and properties of anhydrous monazite and xenotime (REPO4) crystalline materials are summarized within this review. For both monazite and xenotime, currently available Inorganic Crystal Structure Database data were used to study the effects of incorporating different RE cations on the unit cell parameters, cell volumes, densities, and bond lengths. Domains of monazite-type and xenotime-type structures and other AXO4 compounds (A = RE; X = P, As, V) are discussed with respect to cation sizes. Reported chemical and radiation durabilities are summarized. Different synthesis conditions and chemicals used for single crystals and polycrystalline powders, as well as first-principles calculations of the structures and thermophysical properties of these minerals are also provided.
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