Synthesis of (Y0.95Eu0.05)2O3 thin transparent oxide films from layered rare earth hydroxides prepared by coprecipitation at a constant pH value

Abstract

Mixed hydroxonitrates (Y0.95Eu0.05)2(OH)5NO3 were obtained by the precipitation method at a constant pH value of 7. Intercalation of the obtained layered hydroxide with dodecyl sulfate ions and exfoliation of intercalated crystals of layered hydroxides by formamide with the formation of a colloidal suspension were performed. Thin transparent optical coatings were obtained using this colloidal suspension.