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Luminescent materials

US4446048A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1981
Grant dateMay 1, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/44
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phosphor for use in fluorescent lamps which comprises calcium sulphate and, optionally, up to 50% of strontium sulphate together with cerium (0.5-10%), manganese (up to 10%), an alkali metal (0.001 to 3%) and boron and/or aluminium (0.001 to 8%). The phosphor may be produced by blending and then firing the individual components. Tubes for use in the lamps may be electrostatically coated with the phosphor.

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