International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Infrared Spectra and Energy band gap of Potassium Lithium Borate glass dosimetry

Haydar Aboud*, H. Wagiran, I. Hossain and R. Hussin
Department of Physics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 26 January 2012
  •  Published: 02 February 2012

Abstract

Fourier transform infra red (FTIR) and energy band gap of potassium lithium borate glasses of different composition have been studied using Fourier FTIR and UV-VIS spectroscopy techniques. The glasses were melted in the alumina crucible in an electric furnace at 1100°C for 30 min until homogenous melt was obtained. The X-ray diffraction analysis was adopted for confirming the amorphous nature of glass samples. From optical data direct, indirect energy band gap and cutoff wavelength has been calculated.

 

Key words: Energy band gap, Fourier transform infra red (FTIR), X-ray diffraction, UV-VIS spectroscopy, amorphous.