Structure and texture of Y2O3:Tb nanocrystals

J. Taylor, M. Libera, E. Goldburt, R. Bhargava

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of microstructural studies of terbium-doped yttria quantum nanocrystals by imaging and diffraction in a transmission electron microscope. The nanocrystals are typically found in clusters of varying size. Electron energy-loss spectroscopy confirms that the particles consist of yttrium and oxygen. Analysis of selected-area electron diffraction patterns shows that the nanocrystals largely have the cubic structure found in bulk yttria. These patterns furthermore suggest that within each cluster the nanocrystals align themselves with a preferred orientation relative to the incident electron beam as well as to each other.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)395-400
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume452
StatePublished - 1997
EventProceedings of the 1996 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, MA, USA
Duration: 2 Dec 19966 Dec 1996

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