Juniastel Rajagukguk, Donna H. Rajagukguk, Ricky A. Syahputra, Hesti Fibriasari, C.S. Sarumaha, K. Kirdsiri, S. Kothan, J. Kaewkhao
Quartz sand is a type of material that is formed from volcanic eruptions and is rich in silicon dioxide (SiO2) compounds. Quartz sand is also commonly referred to as silica sand, as it serves as the primary raw material for producing high-transparency glass. In this research, the preparation and characterization the structure of quartz sand from Huta Ginjang, Taput Regency, North Sumatera, were conducted and composited with several modifying compounds to serve as a potential host matrix for various rare earth ions. In this work, an exploratory investigation on the effects of the substitute of SiO2 to quartz sand in CeF3 and Tb2O3 was executed, focusing on the physical, optical, luminescence and scintillation properties. The XRF analysis of quartz sand powder reveals that it consists primarily of 99.081% silica dioxide. The glass with quartz sand in it is denser than the SiO2 component. Replacing SiO2 with quartz sand enhances the photoluminescence intensity in CeF3 and Tb2O3-doped glass. Nevertheless, the RL emission exhibits the most elevated intensity when doped with SiO2. The results indicate that Tb2O3, when doped with SiO2, shows promise for suitable scintillator application. © 2024
Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, 20221, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, 20221, Indonesia; Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, 20221, Indonesia; Physics Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Glass Technology and Materials Science (CEGM), Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand; Center of Radiation Research and Medical Imaging, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
