Reflection spectra of alkali (Na, K and Rb) beta''-alumina crystals we
re measured in vacuum-ultraviolet region by using a beam line with syn
chrotron radiation. Remarkable differences are observed between the sp
ectra of alkali beta- and alkali beta''-aluminas in the electronic ban
d-edge region below 10 eV. From these differences, the structure of th
e conduction plane (slab) will be discussed.