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X-ray image intensifier tube and x-ray conversion screen containing terbium activated silicate luminescent glasses

US5120970A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1991
Grant dateJun 9, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K2004/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to terbium activated silicate luminescent glasses exhibiting reduced afterglow and enhanced luminescence due to incorporation therein of selected rare earth oxides of cerium, europium and gadolinium.

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