The polycrystals of KZnF3 : Eu have been synthesized by hydrothermal method
at 220 degreesC, The product was characterized by XRD, XPS and SEM. The em
ission and excitation spectra of europium ion were measured. The existence
of Eu2+ ion was confirmed by ESR and spectroscopy. The sites were possibly
occupied by Eu2+ ions, charge compensation in this crystal were also discus
sed.