Abstract: Provided are a method for manufacturing a phosphor ceramic that emits light when excited by excitation light, and a method for manufacturing a light-emitting device. The method for manufacturing a phosphor ceramic includes preparing a precursor that is either a molded body containing aluminum nitride or a sintered body containing aluminum nitride, and producing an aluminum nitride phosphor ceramic having a content of europium in a range from greater than 0.03 mass % to 1.5 mass % by bringing the precursor into contact with a gas containing europium.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a phosphor ceramic, the method including preparing a precursor including aluminum nitride, and forming the phosphor ceramic by bringing the precursor into contact with a gas containing manganese.

Abstract: Provided is a sintered body that has high heat dissipation and from which light can be emitted when excited by an excitation light source, a light emitting device, a wavelength conversion member, and a method for manufacturing the sintered body. The sintered body includes aluminum nitride and europium, has a thermal diffusivity of 27.0 mm2/s or greater as measured by a laser flash method at 25° C., and emits green light when excited by an excitation light source.