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Fluorescent lamp containing aluminate phosphor

US4638214A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1986
Grant dateJan 20, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2006

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  • 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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