Patent Application
20110291142
The present invention relates to an oxynitride phosphor, a method for preparing the same, and a light-emitting device, and more specifically, to the oxynitride phosphor with an excellent light-emitting efficiency that is obtained by including oxynitride crystals having specific components, the method for preparing the oxynitride phosphor at a low price, and the light-emitting device including the oxynitride phosphor.
Generally, a light-emitting device includes a luminous element (Excitation Light Source), such as Light-Emitting Diode (LED), and the like, and a phosphor as a wavelength conversion material. The phosphor can be excited by the excitation light source (LED and the like) to emit white complex light. Generally, the phosphor includes a host material and rare earth elements as an activator.
The phosphor is for example an oxide phosphor, and YAG-based oxide represented by Chemical Formula (Component Formula), i.e., (Y)3(Al,Ga)5O12:Ce has been usually used as the phosphor. The light-emitting device using the same can implement a white color by combination of yellow color emitted from YAG-based oxide phosphor and a blue color emitted from LED. In addition, the oxide phosphor, in which Gd is substituted instead of Y and Ge is substituted instead of Al as a host material in the YAG-based phosphor has been also suggested.
However, the oxide phosphor, such as YAG-based phosphor and the like is being blamed for its disadvantages, such as, the increase of the cost due to the demand of a high temperature when preparing the oxide phosphor and also the difficulty of color control to a white color due to the lack of light emitting in green and red colors range.
In addition, Japanese Publication Patent No. 2002-531956 (Preceding Patent Document 1) discloses a white light-emitting device using a green phosphor represented by Chemical Formula, i.e., (Sr, Ca,Ba)(Al,Ga)2S4:Eu2+ and a red phosphor represented by Chemical Formula, i.e., (Ca,Sr)S:Eu2+ as a sulfide phosphor. However, it emits a white-based color as a mixed color of blue light around 460 nm and yellowish green light around 565 nm, but the light-emitting intensity around 500 nm is insufficient.
In addition, Japanese Publication Patent No. 2001-214162 (Preceding Patent Document 2) discloses an oxynitride phosphor represented by Si—O—N, Mg—Si—O—N, Ca—Al—Si—O—N, and the like as an oxynitride phosphor, and Japanese Publication Patent No. 2002-76434 (Preceding Patent Document 3) discloses an oxynitride phosphor represented by Ca—Al—Si—O—N, in which Eu is activated. However, it is known that the phosphors have low light-emitting luminance so that it is insufficient to be used in a light-emitting device.
To achieve this, Korean Publication Patent No. 2005-0062623 (Preceding Patent Document 4) discloses an oxynitride phosphor that is consisted of crystals including at least one element of Group II selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Zn; at least one element of Group IV selected from the group consisting of C, Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, and Hf; and rare earth elements as an activator (R), in which the oxynitride phosphor is a phosphor that effectively emit in short wavelength range of visible light due to high light-emitting efficiency.
However, the phosphor disclosed in the Preceding Patent Document 4 has a disadvantage such that it does not have a good light-emitting efficiency (Light-Emitting Luminance, and the like) because the crystals are unstable. In addition, the Preceding Patent Document 4 has a disadvantage such that the price of raw materials is high because a nitride is used as a starting raw material, and also high calcining temperature and pressure are required due to the use of the nitride so that it is difficult to provide at a low price.
The present invention is to solve the conventional technical problems as mentioned above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an oxynitride phosphor with high light-emitting efficiency that can be provided at a low price by including oxynitride crystals having specific components, a method for preparing the same, and a light-emitting device including the oxynitride phosphor.
In order to achieve the object, the present invention provides the oxynitride phosphor including crystals represented by the following Chemical Formula:
(A(1-p-q)BpCq)aDbSicOdNe:xEu2+,yRe3+,zQ [Chemical Formula]
(In the above Chemical Formula, A, B, and C are +2 metals, but different metals from one another;
D is metals of Group 3;
Re is +3 metals;
Q is a flux;
p and q are 0<p<1.0 and 0≦q<1.0;
a, b, c, d, and e are 1.0≦a≦2.0, 0≦b≦4.0, 0<c≦1.0, 0<d≦1.0, and 0<e≦2.0; and
x, y, and z are 0<x≦0.25, 0≦y≦0.25, and 0≦z≦0.25)
In addition, the present invention relates a method for preparing the oxynitride phosphor, comprising:
(1) first step for mixing raw materials including A precursor (A is +2 metals), B precursor (B is +2 metals, but different metals from A), C precursor (C is +2 metals, but different metals from A and B), D precursor (D is elements of Group 3), Si precursor, N precursor, Eu precursor, Re precursor (Re is +3 metals), and Q precursor (Q is the flux), in which the raw materials are mixed by controlling the contents of each of the precursors to be contented with the above Chemical Formula; and
(2) Second step for calcining by injecting the raw materials to a calcining furnace.
At this time, the second step preferably includes a) step for increasing a temperature up to 800 C.°˜1300 C.° while injecting an ammonia gas in 5˜15 mL/min in the calcining furnace; and
b) step for maintaining for 2˜5 hours at the temperature of 800 C.°˜1300 C.° in the presence of the ammonia gas.
Furthermore, the present invention provides the light-emitting device including excitation light source and the phosphor, in which the phosphor includes the oxynitride phosphor according the present invention.
(a) of
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.
An oxynitride phosphor according to the present invention includes crystals represented by the following Chemical Formula:
(A(1-p-q)BpCq)aDbSicOdNe:xEu2+,yRe3+,zQ [Chemical Formula]
[In the above Chemical Formula,
A, B, and C are +2 metals, but different metals from one another; D is elements of Group 3; Re is +3 metals; and Q is a flux]
At this time, each of the elements that consists the above Chemical Formula has specific components. Specifically, in the above Chemical Formula, p and q are contented with 0<p<1.0 and 0≦q<1.0, respectively. At this time, in the case of q>0, p+q<1. In addition, a, b, c, d, and e in the above Chemical Formula are contented with 1.0≦a≦2.0, 0≦b≦4.0, 0<c≦1.0, 0<d≦1.0, and 0<e≦2.0, respectively, and x, y, and z are contented with 0<x≦0.25, 0≦y≦0.25, and 0≦z≦0.25, respectively.
For the above Chemical Formula, when A is +2 metals, A is not limited. For example, for the above Chemical Formula, A may be at least one selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn, Ge, and the like.
In addition, for the above Chemical Formula, when B is +2 metals, but different kinds from types of A and C, B is not limited. For example, for the above Chemical Formula, B may be at least one selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn, Ge, and the like. At this time, according to a preferable embodiment, a component ratio of B, that is, p in the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.2≦p≦0.5. If p is contented with the same (in the case of 0.2≦p≦0.5), it has an excellent luminescence property, i.e., an excellent light-emitting luminance, and the like. In addition, if the component (p value) of B is largely increased so that the converted amount of B to A is too high; a red-shift may be occurred. For this reason, considering the luminescence property and red-shift, p (B component ratio) in the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.2≦p≦0.5.
For the above Chemical Formula, when C is +2 metals, but different kinds from types of A and B, C is not limited. For example, C in the above Chemical Formula may be at least one selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn, Ge, and the like. At this time, a component ratio of above C, that is, q in the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.1≦q≦0.5. If q is contented with the same (in the case of 0.1≦q≦0.5), the luminescence property can be improved but may be depended on a type of metals.
According to a preferable embodiment of the present invention, A and B in the above Chemical Formula is selected from the group consisting of Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn, Ge, and the like; the C is Mg; and a component ratio q of the C is preferably contented with 0<q<0.6 (more preferably 0.1≦q≦0.5). In addition, according to other embodiment of the present invention, A in the above Chemical Formula is at least one selected from the group consisting of Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn, Ge, and the like; B is Mg; p and q in the above Chemical Formula are preferably contented with 0<p<0.6 (more preferably, 0.1≦p≦0.5) and q=0, respectively. When contenting with the same, it has an excellent luminescence property.
In addition, when D in the above Chemical Formula is elements of Group 3, D is not limited. For example, D in the above Chemical Formula is +3 metals or nonmetallic element, and may be selected from elements, such as Group 3A, Group 3B, and the like. More specifically, for example, D may be at least one selected from the group consisting of B, Al, Ga, In, Ti, Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and the like. At this time, the component ratio (mole ratio) of D to [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)a], that is, b of the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0<b≦1.0. Moreover, in the case of 0<b≦1.0, the D is not limited, but is preferably selected from the group consisting of B, La, and the like.
Meanwhile, the component ratio (mole ratio) of Si to [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)a] in the above Chemical Formula, that is, c in the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.3≦c≦0.9. When increasing the component of Si too much, a blue-shift may be occurred. When the component of Si is contented with 0.3≦b≦0.9, the blue-shift can be prevented, and also an excellent luminescence property can be obtained. The component ratio of Si, that is, c in the above Chemical Formula is more preferably contented with 0.4≦c≦0.6. Moreover, the component ratio (mole ratio) of N to [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)a)], that is, e in the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.4≦e≦1.2. More preferably, e in the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.5≦e≦1.0.
Eu in the above Chemical Formula is contained as an activator, and is made in less than 0.25 mole ratio to a host material [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)aDbSicOdNe]. At this time, the component ratio of Eu, that is, x in the above Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.025≦x≦0.12, and more preferably, 0.075≦x≦0.12. When x is contented with the same (preferably 0.025≦x≦0.12, more preferably 0.075≦x≦0.12), the excellent luminescence is obtained.
In addition, Re in the above Chemical Formula plays a role as an auxiliary for improving the luminescence property, and when Re is +3 metals, Re is not limited. For example, the Re may be at least one selected from +3 rare earth metals (preferably lanthanoid metals). More specifically, for example, Re in the above Chemical Formula is preferably selected from the group consisting of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and the like. At this time, the component ratio (mole ratio) of Re to the host material [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)aDbSicOdNe], that is, y in Chemical Formula is preferably contented with 0.0075≦y≦0.1. y in the above Chemical Formula is more preferably contented with 0.0075≦y≦0.075, and most preferably 0.015≦y≦0.045.
Q in the above Chemical Formula is the flux, and selected from anion or cation, and if it can improve crystallizability, its type is not limited. For example, Q that is the flux may be selected from elements of halogen Group (Anion), such as F, Cl, Br, I, At, and the like and metal elements (Cation), such as B, Al, Ga, In, Ti, and the like. Q that is the flux is preferably anion, and more preferably selected from the elements of halogen Group (Anion). More specifically, Q in the above Chemical Formula is represented by X—, and the X is more preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, and the like. According to the present invention, when adding the elements (X) of halogen Group as flux Q, while the crystals of phosphor become more stable, the luminescence property can be improved, and also the desired wavelength change can be induced (Wavelength Range Control).
At this time, when the concentration of flux Q is too high, it may be inconvenience because the calcinations temperature should be decreased due to the melting phenomenon of phosphor. Specifically, when the component ratio (mole ratio) of Q to the host material [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)aDbSicOdNe], that is, z in the above Chemical Formula exceeds 0.25, the melting phenomenon of phosphor can be occurred. The phenomenon can be generated in the case of using the elements of halogen Group (X) as flux Q. Accordingly, when z in the above Chemical Formula is contented with 0≦z≦0.25, even though the calcinations temperature is high, the melting phenomenon is not occurred so that the temperature on calcining is freely settled and also the luminescence property is favorably improved. Preferably, the component ratio (z) of the Q is preferably contented with 0.02≦z≦0.15, more preferably contented with 0.02≦z≦0.04. When z is contented with the same (preferably 0.02≦z≦0.15, more preferably 0.02≦z≦0.04), the stability of crystals and also excellent luminescence property can be obtained. In addition, according to the preferable embodiment of the present invention, when x, y, and z in the above Chemical Formula are contented with 0.025≦x≦0.12, 0.0075≦y≦0.1, and 0.02≦z≦0.15 at the same time, the stability of crystals and luminescence property are more favorably improved.
According to the present invention, the phosphor has the excellent light-emitting efficiency by including the crystals represented by the above Chemical Formula. Specifically, the phosphor according to the present invention is represented by the above Chemical Formula, but should contains the crystals that are contented with the component ratio (mole ratio) and conditional expression as mentioned above thereby emitting light by exciting by light source (Light, Electromagnetic Waves, such as X-rays, Electron Ray, Heat, and the like) in the various wavelength range, and having the excellent luminescence intensity (Light-emitting luminance).
The phosphor according to the present invention at least includes the crystals of the above Chemical Formula, but preferably further includes others fluorescence material. In addition, the phosphor according to the present invention, that is, the crystals represented by Chemical Formula may have the size (Particle Size) from hundreds manometer (nm) to dozens micrometer (μm), but not limited thereto, and preferably may have the size of 1˜30 μm.
In addition, the phosphor according to the present invention, that is, the crystals represented by the above Chemical Formula have the excellent light-emitting property in a wavelength range of a bluish green scope, for example, the bluish green scope of 510˜540 nm wavelength range. That is, the preferable light-emitting wavelength (Luminescence Wavelength Range) of the phosphor according to the present invention is for example 510˜540 nm. As mentioned above, the phosphor according to the present invention has the excellent light-emitting property especially in the bluish green scope (such as, 510˜540 nm wavelength range) so that it can be usefully applied as the bluish green phosphor of 3-wavelength white light device.
Meanwhile, a method for preparing the phosphor according to the present invention is a method for preparing the phosphor having the above components at a low price, and at least includes the following two steps:
(1) mixing raw materials including A precursor, B precursor, C precursor, D precursor, Si precursor, N precursor, Eu precursor, Re precursor, and Q precursor (First Step); and
(2) calcining the raw materials by injecting the raw materials to a calcinations furnace (Second Step).
At this time, in the first step (Step for Mixing), the contents (mole ratio) of each of raw materials (precursors) are controlled and then mixed to be contented with the above Chemical Formula (Component ratio and Conditional Expression). Specifically, the contents (mole ratio) of each of raw materials (precursors) are controlled and then made so that p and q in the above Chemical Formula are contented with 0<p<1.0 and 0≦q<1.0, respectively; the a, b, c, d, and e are contented with 1.0≦a≦2.0, 0≦b≦4.0, 0<c≦1.0, 0<d≦1.0, and 0<e≦2.0, respectively; and the x, y, and z are contented with 0<x≦0.25, 0≦y≦0.25, and 0≦z≦0.25. For example, Si precursor is mixed in a proper weight to be 0<Si mole number≦1.0(0<c≦1.0) based on 1.0 mole to 2.0 mole (1.0≦a≦2.0) of [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)]. In addition, as other example, Eu precursor is mixed in a proper weight to be 0<Eu mole number≦0.25 (0<x≦0.25) based on 1.0 mole of [(A(1-p-q)BpCq)aDbSicOdNe].
In addition, in the first step (Step for Mixing), it can be performed that each of raw materials (precursors) are mixed and grinded through a ball mill, Ultrasonic waves, and the like.
In addition, in the second step (Step for Calcining), it is preferably performed by using the method for calcining, comprising the temperature of the calcinations furnace is increased to 800 C.°˜1300 C.° while injecting an ammonia gas (NH3 gas) inside the calcinations furnaces in 5˜15 mL/min, and then is maintained at the temperature of 800 C.°˜1300 C.° for 2˜5 hours while continuously injecting the ammonia gas inside the calcinations furnace.
Salts, oxides, nitrides, and the like of each of elements can be used as the precursors of each of the raw materials, that is, the precursors of A, B, C, D, Si, N, Eu, Re, and Q. For example, in the case of the metal precursor, metallic salts, metallic oxides, metallic nitrides, and the like can be used.
More specifically, at least one selected from the group consisting of the compounds of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb, Sn, and Ge (Salts, Oxides, Nitrides, and the like) can be used as the metal precursor, that is, A precursor (A is +2 metals), B precursor (B is +2 metals, but different metals from A), and C precursor (C is different metals from A and B, that is, +2 metals). At this time, the precursors of A, B, and C are selected from different compounds each other. For example, when A (B or C) is Ba, it is specifically not limited, Ba precursor may use at least one selected from the group consisting of the compounds containing Ba, such as, Ba salt (For example, BaCO3, BaSO4, and the like), Ba oxide (BaO), Ba nitride (Ba3N2), and the like. As other example, Ca precursor may use at least one selected from the group consisting of CaO, CaCO3, Ca3N2, and the like.
In addition, the D precursor (D is elements of Group 3) may use at least one selected from the group consisting of the compound containing elements, such as Group 3A, Group 3B, and the like, for example, the compound (Salts, Oxides, Nitrides, and the like) of B, Al, Ga, In, Ti, Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu. More specifically, for example, D precursor may use at least one selected from the group consisting of BN, AlN, LaN, GaN, B2O3, Al2O3, La2O3, Ga2O3, and the like.
In addition, Si precursor may be selected from Si salt, Si oxide, Si nitride, and the like. Preferably, Si precursor may usefully use Si nitride, for example Si3N4, and the like in order to supply nitrogen in the raw materials. In addition, the N precursor may use nitride, for example, BN, AlN, LaN, GaN, Si3N4, Ca3N2, and the like, but the N precursor may be not added when using Si nitride (Si3N4, and the like) as Si precursor. In addition, oxygen (O) included in the crystals of the above Chemical Formula may be included in the components because of using the metallic oxide (Oxide of metal A) as any one precursor (for example, A precursor).
In addition, for example, the Eu precursor may use at least one selected from Eu2O3, Eu2(C2O4)3, and the like. In addition, the Re precursor may use at least one selected from the group consisting of for example, the compound (salts, oxides, nitrides, and the like) of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu. As more specific example, Re precursor may use at least one selected from the group consisting of La2O3, CeO2, Pr6O11, Pr2O3, Gd2O3, Tb4O7, Dy2O3, Ho2O3, Er2O3, Nd2O3, Sm2O3, Yb2O3, and the like.
In addition, the Q precursor (Flux Precursor) may be selected from salts of halogen Group (X precursor), metallic/nonmetallic compound, and the like. For example, Q precursor may be selected from the salts of halogen Group, such as BaX2, NH4X, and NaX (X is F, Cl, Br, I, At, and the like), or the metallic/nonmetallic compound, such as, B2O3, Al2O3, Ga2O3, and the like. The Q precursor is preferably selected from the salts of halogen Group.
According to the preparing method of the present invention as mentioned above, the cost for preparing is low by selecting from the precursors (Metallic Salts), in which for the precursors, the cost for getting the starting raw materials of the phosphor is lower than that of the conventional nitride. And also, the synthesize (Calcinations) can be possible at low temperature and atmospheric pressure by selecting the starting raw materials from the precursors, such as the metallic salts as mentioned above. Specifically, in the second step (Step for Calcining), the calcinations can be possible at low temperature of 800 C.°˜1300 C.° (preferably, less than 1000 C.°) under the atmospheric pressure. Accordingly, according to the present invention, the phosphor can be supplied at a low price because the cost for preparing the phosphor can be decreased due to the purchase of raw materials with a low price, energy saving, and the like.
Meanwhile, the light-emitting device according to the present invention includes the oxynitride phosphor of the present invention as mentioned above as the wavelength conversion material. Specifically, the light-emitting device according to the present invention includes the excitation light source; and a phosphor, but the phosphor at least includes the oxynitride phosphor of the present invention as mentioned above.
The excitation light source may be selected from the light source emitting (light emitting) for example, the blue light, and the like. As more specific example, the excitation light source may be selected from Light-Emitting Diode (LED), Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED), Laser Diode (LD), and other light source emitting (light-emitting) the blue light. At this time, the light-emitting wavelength of the excitation light source may be 350 nm˜480 nm, but not limited thereto. Specifically, the excitation light source may be selected from Light-Emitting Diode (LED), Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED), Laser Diode (LD), and the like, that emit (Light-emit) light (such as, the blue light) in the wavelength range from 350 nm to 480 nm. In addition, the light-emitting device according to the present invention can implement light of white color by the excitation light source and the phosphor.
In addition, the phosphor is mixed with a binder, and then molded on the excitation light source, but the phosphor may be used in 0.1˜30 wt %, but is not limited thereto. That is, the phosphor may be included in 0.1˜30 wt % based on the total weight of molding composition containing the phosphor and the binder. At this time, the binder can be used if it has an adhesive property, and for example, can use a polymer, such as epoxy resin, silicon resin, urethane resin, acryl resin, and the like, but not limited thereto.
Hereinafter, Examples according to the present invention will be indicated. The following Examples are only provided for helping the understanding of the present invention, but do not limit to the technical range of the present invention.
According to the present invention, the oxynitride phosphor has an excellent light-emitting efficiency (Light-Emitting Luminance, and the like) by including crystals represented by Chemical Formula having the above components. And, the crystals represented by the above Chemical Formula are stable. In addition, according to the present invention, the oxynitride phosphor can be provided at a low price since precursors, such as metallic salts, and the like are used as starting raw materials so that it can be synthesized and calcinated at atmospheric pressure and low temperature.
While the present invention has been described with respect to the specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
Firstly, raw materials were mixed and made in the contents (Mole Number) and the components as shown in the following [Table 1]. Next, the mixed raw materials were added to a calcinations furnace (Melting Pot) and then the temperature in the calcinations furnace was increased to 900 C.° in the increasing rate of 10 C.°/min while an ammonia gas (NH3 gas) was injected in 10 mL/min. And then, the temperature in the calcination furnace was maintained at 900 C.° for 3 hours while continuously injecting the ammonia gas (NH3 gas) to obtain crystals (Phosphor) according to the present Example. As shown in the following [Table 1], a halogen precursor (BaCl2) as a flux was added to be 2 wt % BaCl2 solution based on the total weight of raw materials, and then as the rest raw materials, powders having a particle size of 2˜4 μm were used. The mole numbers of each of raw materials were shown in the following [Table 1].
The phosphor (Crystals) prepared according to the present Examples had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl−. Luminescence and excitation spectra about the prepared phosphor were evaluated, and then the results thereof were shown in the enclosed
Compared to the Example 1, the method disclosed in Example 1 was used except for not using the halogen precursor (BaCl2) as a flux. The components of the raw materials according to the present Example were shown in the following [Table 2].
The phosphor prepared according to the present Example had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+.
In order to confirm a luminescence intensity according to a concentration of Q (Component Ratio of Cl, z value) as a flux, it was performed by using the same method with the Example 1, but the different content of BaCl2 (Flux) was used. Specifically, z value of the above Chemical Formula were changed as shown in the following [Table 3] by changing the contents of BaCl2 (Flux) according to each of the Examples.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 3 to 8 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, zCl−. The luminescence relative intensity was measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 3]. At this time, the relative intensity shown in the following [Table 3] was based on the Example 2 (Intensity=1), in which z is 0. And, Example 5 in the following [Table 3] used the same phosphor specimen with that of the Example 1.
The elements of halogen Group (X) added as the flux contribute to the stability of crystals, but as shown in the above [Table 3], it could be known that when an excess elements of halogen Group (X) was used, the melting phenomenon was occurred thereby decreasing the light-emitting phenomenon. In addition, it could be known from the Examples that in the case of 0.02≦z≦0.15, the relative intensity was favorably above 0.9. Especially, it could be known that in the case of 0.02≦z≦0.04, the relative intensity was above 1 so that the luminescence intensity (Light-Emitting Efficiency) was very excellent. It could be also known that in the case of z=0.04, it was highly valued.
Meanwhile, (a) of
In addition, (b) of
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to a type of halogen precursor (Halogen Salt) (A type of Q) as the flux, the same method with the Example 1 was used except for using a different type of halogen salts (Q=Cl, F) as the following [Table 4] for making each of the raw materials. At this time, the content of the halogen salt was fixed at 0.08 mmol that was evaluated as the most preferable value to fix z=0.04.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 9 to 11 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Q− (Q=Cl, F). The luminescence relative intensities about the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples were measured and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 4]. At this time, the relative intensities shown in the following [Table 4] were based on the Example 1 (Intensity=1) using BaCl2 as the halogen precursor. And, the relative intensity of the Example 2 not adding the halogen precursor (Based on Example 1) was shown along with the above results. In addition, the enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 4], it could be known that when using BaCl2 (Example 1) and NH4F (Example 11) as the halogen precursor, excellent results were evaluated, and BaCl2 (Example 1) was most excellent. In addition, as shown in
Accordingly, it could be found from the present Examples that the luminescence intensity became larger when containing flux Q (Halogen Element) in the components. That is, the phosphors of Example 1, 9 to 11 had large luminescence intensity rather than that of Example 2 without flux Q (Halogen Element). In addition, as shown in
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the component ratio (c value, e value) of Si and N, the same method with the Example 1 was used except for changing the content of Si3N4. Specifically, c value and e value of the above Chemical Formula were changed as shown in the following [Table 5] by changing the contents (mol) of Si3N4 according to each of the Examples.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 12 to 18 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)SicONe:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl−. The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured about the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and than the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 5]. At this time, the relative intensity shown in the following [Table 5] was c=0.45, and based on Example 16 (Intensity=1) that was e=0.6. And, the relative intensity of Example 1 that was c=0.56 and e=0.75 was also shown based on Example 16 (Intensity=1) in [Table 5]. In addition, the enclosed
Firstly, as shown in the enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the concentration of Eu2+ (Component Ratio, x value), the same method with the Example 1 was used except for changing the content of Eu2O3 for making the raw materials. Specifically, x value of the above Chemical Formula was changed as shown in the following [Table 6] by changing the content of Eu2O3 according to each of the Examples.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 19 to 22 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:xEu2+, 0.04Cl−. The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured about the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and than the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 6]. At this time, the relative intensity shown in the following [Table 6] was based on Example 1 (Intensity=1) that was x=0.075. In addition, the enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 6] and enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the component ratio (p value) of Ba and Sr, the same method with the Example 1 was used except for changing the contents of BaCO3 and SrCO3 for making the raw materials. Specifically, p values of the above Chemical Formula were changed as shown the following [Table 7] by changing the contents (mol) of BaCO3 and SrCO3 according to each of the Examples.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 23 to 29 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba1-pSrp)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl−. The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 7]. At this time, the relative intensity shown in the following [Table 7] was based on Example 25 (Intensity=1) that was p=0.4. And, Example 25 in the following [Table 7] used the same phosphor specimen with the Example 1. In addition, the enclosed
Firstly, as shown in the enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the concentrations (x value, y value) of Eu and Re (Pr) by substituting a part of the activator, Eu with the auxiliary, Re (Pr), the same method with the Example 1 was used except for replacing some of Eu2O3 content with Pr6011 for making the raw materials. Specifically, x value and y value of the above Chemical Formula were changed by changing the contents of Eu2O3 and Pr6O11 as shown in the following [Table 8] according to each of the Examples.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 30 to 36 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:xEu2+, yRe3+, 0.04Cl− (Re=Pr). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 8] and the enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 8] and enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the concentration change of Re3+ (y value) when fixing the activator, Eu2+ concentration (Fixing x=0.075), the same method with the Example 1 was used except for changing the content of Pr6011 for making each of the raw materials. Specifically, y value of the above Chemical Formula was changed by changing the content of Pr6011 as shown in the following [Table 9] according to each of the Examples.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 37 to 42 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, yRe3+, 0.04Cl− (Re=Pr). The luminescence relative Intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 9] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 9] and enclosed
<Preparation of Light-Emitting Diode Device>
A light-emitting diode device (Light-Emitting Device) was prepared by using the phosphor according to the Examples as follows:
LED having a blue light was prepared by forming as the following layers on a sapphire substrate in order, respectively: in the order of GaN Nucleation Layer of 25 nm, n-GaN Layer (Metal:Ti/Al) of 1.2 μm, five layers of InGaN/GaN Multi-Quantum Well Layers, InGaN Layer of 4 nm, GaN Layer of 7 nm, and p-GaN Layer (Metal:Ni/Au) of 0.11 μm. And then, the light-emitting diode device was prepared by distributing the phosphor (Green Color) prepared in the above Example 1 on the surface of the blue light LED to epoxy. The light-emitting spectra of the prepared light-emitting diode device were shown in the enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the component ratio (p value, q value) of B and C in the above Chemical Formula, the same method with the Example 1 was used except for changing the use and reaction temperature of each of the raw materials. Specifically, A=Sr was fixed, and it should be contented with B=Ba and C=Ca in Chemical Formula, but p and q values were changed by changing the ratio of Ba and Ca as shown in the following [Table 10]. And, the temperature in the calcinations furnace was settled at 1000° C. At this time, SrCO3 and BaCO3 were used as the precursors of Sr and Ba, respectively, but Ca3N2 was used as Ca precursor. The component ratio of Ba and Ca (p value, q value) according to each of the Examples was shown in the following [Table 11]. In addition, when using Si3N4, a-phase and β-phase were used differently according to each of the Examples as shown in the following [Table 11].
The phosphor prepared according to the present Examples 43 to 50 had the components of (Sr(1-p-q)BapCaq)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (0≦p≦0.5, 0≦q≦0.5). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 11]. At this time, the relative intensity of the following [Table 11] was based on Example 43 (p=0.5, q=0) (Intensity=1). And, the enclosed
Firstly, as shown in the enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the component ratio (p value, q value) of B and C in the Chemical Formula, the same method with the above Example 43 was used except for changing the use and the reaction temperature of each of the raw materials. Specifically, B=Sr was fixed, and A=Ba or Ca and C=Ca or Ca should be fixed in the Chemical Formula, but p and q values were changed by changing the ratio of Sr, Ba, and Ca as shown in the following [Table 12]. And, the temperature in the calcinations furnace was settled at 900□. The component ratio (p value, q value) of B and C according to each of the Examples was shown in the following [Table 13].
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 51 to 56 had the components of (A(1-p-q)SrpCq)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (0≦p≦0.5, 0≦q≦0.5, A=Ba or Ca, and C=Ca or Ba). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were evaluated to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 13]. At this time, the relative intensity in the following [Table 13] was based on Example 51 (p=0.5, q=0) (Intensity=1). Example 51 in the following [Table 13] used the same phosphor specimen with the Example 1. And, the enclosed
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As shown in the above [Table 13], when fixing B=Sr and substituting B (Sr) with C (Ba or Ca) according to the present Examples, for the mole ratio (Component Ratio) of B and C, the relatively good luminescence intensity could be obtained as above 0.3 of relative intensity in the case of 0.4≦p.
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the component ratio (p value, q value) and a type of B and C in the above Chemical Formula, the same method with the Example 43 was used except for changing each of the raw materials. Specifically, A=Ba was fixed and it is allowed to be B=Sr and C=Mg, but p and q values were changed by changing the ratio of Sr and Ma as shown in the following [Table 14]. The component ratio of Sr and Mg (p value, q value) according to each of the Examples were shown in the following [Table 15].
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 57 to 62 had the components of (Ba(1-p-q)SrpMgq)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (0≦p≦0.5, 0≦q≦0.5). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=400 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 15] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 15] and enclosed
In addition, it could be found from the present Examples that when replacing Sr with Mg, the excellent luminescence intensity could be obtained. That is, it could be known like the Example 62 that when Mg was used instead of Sr, and Sr was not used, the excellent luminescence intensity could be obtained as above 2.5 of the relative intensity as compared with Example 57. At this time, the Chemical Formula may be represented by (A(1-p-q)BpCq)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (A=Ba, B=Mg, 0<p<1.0, q=0), and more specifically, (Ba(1-p)Mgp)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (0<p<1.0).
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to the addition amount (b value) of element D of Group 3, the same method with the Example 1 was used except for changing the use and the reaction temperature of each of the raw materials. Specifically, BN was further added as D precursor as compared with the Example 1, but b value was changed by changing the ratio of D (=B) as shown in the following [Table 16]. And, the temperature in the calcinations furnace was settled at 1000□. The component ratio (b value) of D (=B) according to each of the Examples was shown in the following [Table 17].
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 63 to 65 had the components of (Ba0.5Sr0.5)BbSi0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (0≦b≦1.0). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were evaluated to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 17] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 17] and enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to a type of element D of Group 3, the same method with the Example 63 was used except for using other type of D precursor. Specifically, AlN was used as D precursor and its added amount (Mole Number Change, 0˜2 mmol) was changed as compared to Example 63. The component ratio (b value) of D (=Al) according to each of the Examples was shown in the following [Table 18].
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 66 to 68 had the components of (Ba0.5Sr0.5)AlbSi0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04C− (0≦b≦1.0). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 18] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 18] and enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to a type of element D of Group 3, the same method with the Example 63 was used except for using other type of D precursor. Specifically, GaN was used as D precursor and its added amount (Mole Number Change, 0˜2 mmol) was different from Example 63. The component ratio (b value) of D (=Ga) according to each of the Examples was shown in the following [Table 19].
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 69 to 71 had the components of (Ba0.5Sr0.5)GabSi0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (0≦b≦1.0). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were evaluated to the phosphors according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 19] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 19] and enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to a type of the element D of Group 3, the same method with the Example 63 was used except for using other type of D precursor. Specifically, LaN was used as D precursor and its added amount (Mole Number Change, 0˜2 mmol) was changed as compared with Example 63. The component ratio (b value) of D (=La) according to each of the Examples was shown in the following [Table 20].
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 72 to 74 had the components of (Ba0.5Sr0.5)LabSi0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Cl− (0≦b>1.0). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 20] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 20] and enclosed
In order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to a type of Q as the flux, the same method with the Example 1 was used, except for changing Q precursor. And, the reaction temperature was settled at 1000□. Types of Q precursor according to each of the Examples were shown in the following [Table 21].
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 75 to 81 had the components of (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.04Q (Q=Cl, F, Br, B). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to each of the Examples, and then the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 21] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 21] and enclosed
Some of activator, Eu was substituted with the auxiliary, Re, but in order to confirm the luminescence intensity according to a type of Re, the same method with the Example 1 was used except for further adding various types of Re precursors for making the raw materials. Specifically, a type of Re in the above Chemical Formula was changed by further adding Re precursors as shown in the following [Table 22] according to each of the Examples. And, the reaction temperature was settled at 1000 C.°. In addition, Eu precursor and Re precursor in the above Chemical Formula were used in the same amount each other (Eu2O3=0.15 mmol, Re precursor=0.03 mmol) to fix x=0.075 and y=0.045.
The phosphors prepared according to the present Examples 82 to 92 had the components of Chemical Formula, (Ba0.5Sr0.5)Si0.56ON0.75:0.075Eu2+, 0.045Re3+, 0.04Cl− (Re=Ce, Pr, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Nd, Sm, Yb). The luminescence relative intensities (λexn=460 nm) were measured to the phosphors prepared according to the Examples, and than the results thereof were shown in the following [Table 22] and enclosed
As shown in the above [Table 22] and enclosed
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-2008-0131419 | Dec 2008 | KR | national |
| 10-2009-0089233 | Sep 2009 | KR | national |
| Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind | 371c Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/KR2009/005573 | 9/29/2009 | WO | 00 | 8/19/2011 |
