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Synthetic willemite phosphors and fluorescent lamp containing the same

US4396863A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 1981
Grant dateAug 2, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2991
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Synthetic willemite phosphor for use in fluorescent lamps in the form of particles coated with from 0.001% to 0.5% of an oxide of scandium, yttrium, lanthanum or a rare earth element. Fluorescent lamps comprising the phosphor which have improved aging qualities are also provided.

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