Synthesis and structural characterization of samarium doped calcium zinc phosphate nanophosphors

Nanotechnology encompasses the production and application of physical, chemical and biological systems at scales ranging from individual atoms or molecules to submicron dimensions. Orthophosphate have been extensively investigated during the last decade due to their various high-performance applications in lighting and colour displays. Chemically stable and extremely emissive nanomaterials are always in demand for display and lighting applications. Solid State Reaction method (SSR) is a very well-known technique for the preparation of inorganic materials. The present Samarium doped Calcium Zinc Phosphate nanophosphors was synthesized by Solid State Reaction and characterized by Powder X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), FTIR spectrophotometer. The XRD studies revealed that triclinic crystal structure. The crystallite size was calculated by Scherrer’s formula and it found in the range of 58 nm. From the present FT-IR spectrum the peak at 608 cm−1 and 948 cm−1 indicates the vibrational modes of PO43−.