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Scintillation crystal and method of making it

US4663187A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1984
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/202
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thick layer of CsI(Na) is heated to or slightly below its melting point. The CsI(Na) is held at that temperature for 7 to 10 hours and is cooled to room temperature, preferably in two steps. The resulting scintillation crystal is translucent or transparent.

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