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Terbium activated silicate luminescent glasses for use in converting x-ray radiation into visible radiation

US5122671A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1991
Grant dateJun 16, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2011

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  • 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 godolinium.

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