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Process for binding pigment particles to phosphor particles

US4717590A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1986
Grant dateJan 5, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K11/025
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for bonding pigment particles to phosphor particles. The process involves forming a relatively uniform blend of a phosphor, one or more pigments, colloidal silicon dioxide, and water, with the amount of water in the blend being no greater than about 10% by weight, and heating the blend at a temperature of at least about 150.degree. C. to produce a pigmented phosphor having an overcoating of silicon dioxide.

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