A persistent Pr3+-doped zinc tantalite/gallate phosphor was prepared at 1200 °C.
Mixed phases were observed from the XRD corresponding to ZnGa2O4 and ZnTa2O6.
The material was found to have mixed particle shapes.
Prominent red emission lines were observed in the PL.
Persistent luminescence with a decay time of 374 ± 8 s was observed.