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Aluminate phosphor

US4631144A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1985
Grant dateDec 23, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K11/7774
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A class of non-stoichiometric class of cerium and terbium co-activated magnesium aluminate phosphors is disclosed which are particularly useful in low pressure type fluorescent lamps. Said phosphor materials can be further combined with other phosphors to produce white color illumination in said type lamps. A general method for preparation of said phosphor materials is disclosed wherein the emission characteristics can be regulated to advantage.

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