Luminescent Characteristics of Ba(1--x)Al2Si2O8:xTb3+ Green Phosphors.

Ba(1--x)Al2Si2O8:xTb3+ (0.03 < or = x < or = 0.12) green phosphors are prepared by solution combustion method. The photoluminescence properties of the Ba(1--x)Al2Si2O8:xTb3+ phosphors are studied as a function of Tb3+ concentration. The Ba(1--x)Al2Si2O8:xTb3+ phosphors crystallize in a hexagonal crystal structure. The excitation spectra consist of two broad bands with maxima at 238 nm and 265 nm and several weak peaks in the range of 310-500 nm. Strong emission peaks are observed at 484, 540, 589, and 612 nm due to the (5)D4 --> (7)F6, (5)D4 --> (7)F5, (5)D4 --> (7)F4, and (5)D4 --> (7)F3 tran- sitions of the Tb3+, respectively. The emission peak (540 nm) from the (5)D4 --> (7)F3 transition is dominant, indicating green light emission. Ba(1--x)Al2Si2O8:xTb3+ phosphor shows the strongest green emission intensity. The Ba(1--x)Al2Si2O8:xTb3+ can be considered a promising green phosphor for white LEDs applications.