Analytical photoluminescence analysis of Ba₃Y_1-x(BO₃)₃:XCe³⁺ [0.005 ≤ X ≤ 0.04] concerning the lighting sector

Borate compounds of general formula M₃Ln(BO₃)₃ (M = Ba, Sr and Ln = La–Lu, Y, Sc) are emerging phosphor materials for different applications in the lighting industry. The borate compound Ba₃Y(BO₃)₃crystalizes in two different crystal structures, low temp. phase α-Ba₃Y(BO₃)₃ with space group P-6₃ cm and high temp. phase β -Ba₃Y(BO₃)₃ with space group R-3. In this work we synthesized the Ba₃Y(BO₃)₃ powder crystal phosphor by solution-combustion-method. We used luminescent activators Ce³⁺ in different concentrations to study luminescent property in Ba₃Y(BO₃)_3. Formation of low temperature phase α-Ba₃Y(BO₃)₃ is confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction pattern. Element composition with percentage and crystal nature is confirmed by FE-SEM–EDS, FTIR characteristics study. The average particle size is estimated by using Debye-Scherer’s equation and W–H plot. Photoluminescence investigation shows that, Ba₃Y_1-x(BO₃)₃:xCe³⁺ when excited under near UV radiation exhibits blue emission. For 376 PLE it shows broad emission band with two peaks for 473 nm and 456 nm.1931-CIE co-ordinates and CCT are calculated for different concentrations of Ce³⁺ in this phosphor. So it is a cool source of blue light.