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X-ray intensifying screen containing hafnia phosphor

US4988880A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1989
Grant dateJan 29, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K4/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An intensifying screen for producing a latent image in a silver halide radiographic element when imagewise exposed to X-radiation is disclosed. The screen contains a phosphor having a hafnia host containing zirconia in concentrations higher than those found in optical grade hafnia. The phosphor can include as an activator one or a combination of titanium, rare earth, and alkali metal ions. Phosphor preparation processes are also disclosed.

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