Synthesis of Silica-Based Glass from Quartz Sand and P₂O₅-BaO-Na₂O Compounds Using the Melt-Quenching Technique
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https://doi.org/10.35895/rf.v5i2.31Abstract
This study reports the development of phosphate-based glass materials incorporating quartz sand sourced from Huta Ginjang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, with a specific focus on their potential application as host matrices for rare earth ions in optical amplification systems. Phosphate glasses are recognized for their excellent transparency and chemical stability, making them promising candidates for various optical applications. Quartz sand was collected and subjected to a cleaning process to eliminate impurities, such as dust and organic matter, which may negatively impact the quality of the resulting glass. The purified sand was subsequently ground using a ball mill for 4 h to achieve the desired particle size distribution. The ground quartz was then combined with phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅), barium oxide (BaO), and sodium oxide (Na₂O) in the following molar composition: x mol% quartz sand + (60 − x) mol% P₂O₅ + 10 mol% BaO + 30 mol% Na₂O, where x = 0, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, and 20 mol%. The glass batches were melted at 1200 °C for 3 h using the melt-quenching technique. The synthesized glass samples demonstrated good homogeneity and high optical transparency. The physical characteristics of the resulting materials indicate their suitability for use as host matrices in optical devices. Further analysis is required to assess the incorporation efficiency and spectroscopic properties of rare earth dopants within this glass system.
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