Novel green ceramic pigments Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶xCr^(3+)(x=0−0.2)were successfully synthesized via the conventional solid-state approach.The properties of the pigments were studied by XRD,FE-SEM,UV-Vis spectroscop...Novel green ceramic pigments Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶xCr^(3+)(x=0−0.2)were successfully synthesized via the conventional solid-state approach.The properties of the pigments were studied by XRD,FE-SEM,UV-Vis spectroscopy,XPS,and chromaticity analysis.The findings reveal that the trivalent chromium ions occupy the[Ga1O6]octahedral sites within the garnet lattice,and the relatively weak crystal field environment provided by the matrix endows the pigments with green characteristics.The samples prepared by calcination at 1400℃exhibit the most excellent performance in terms of phase purity,morphology,and color properties.The chromaticity values for the representative sample Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶0.05Cr^(3+)are L^(*)=81.16,a^(*)=−12.53,and b^(*)=12.71,and the color remains stable after the stability test.Moreover,when glazed with Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶xCr^(3+)(x=0−0.2)pigments,the smooth glaze surfaces exhibit vivid and saturated green tones,demonstrating their remarkable coloring capabilities and promising potential as a practical pigment for medium-temperature applications.This research underscores the vast application prospects of Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶Cr^(3+)as an innovative green ceramic pigment.展开更多
文摘Novel green ceramic pigments Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶xCr^(3+)(x=0−0.2)were successfully synthesized via the conventional solid-state approach.The properties of the pigments were studied by XRD,FE-SEM,UV-Vis spectroscopy,XPS,and chromaticity analysis.The findings reveal that the trivalent chromium ions occupy the[Ga1O6]octahedral sites within the garnet lattice,and the relatively weak crystal field environment provided by the matrix endows the pigments with green characteristics.The samples prepared by calcination at 1400℃exhibit the most excellent performance in terms of phase purity,morphology,and color properties.The chromaticity values for the representative sample Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶0.05Cr^(3+)are L^(*)=81.16,a^(*)=−12.53,and b^(*)=12.71,and the color remains stable after the stability test.Moreover,when glazed with Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶xCr^(3+)(x=0−0.2)pigments,the smooth glaze surfaces exhibit vivid and saturated green tones,demonstrating their remarkable coloring capabilities and promising potential as a practical pigment for medium-temperature applications.This research underscores the vast application prospects of Y_(3)Ga_(3)MgSiO_(12)∶Cr^(3+)as an innovative green ceramic pigment.
