Preparation and characterization of BaMgAl10O17：Eu phosphor coated with MgFz by sol-gel process

In order to prevent BaMgAl10O17: Eu (BAM) phosphor from thermal degradation, MgF2-coatings on the surface of BAM were prepared by a sol-gel process. The coatings were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicate that BAM is successfully coated with homogenous, close MgF2 coatings. The photoluminescence and anti-thermal degradation properties of coated BAM were investigated under 254 and 147 nm excitations. The optimum anti-thermal degradation properties are obtained at the mass ratio of MgF2 to BAM 0. 2% under 254 nm excitation and 0. 5% under 147 nm excitation, respectively. It is considered that trace MgO formed after baked would cause different optimum coating thicknesses under 254 and 147 nm excitations.