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Process for production of lanthanum cerium aluminate phosphors

US5169557A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1990
Grant dateDec 8, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K11/7774
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for production of lanthanum cerium aluminate phosphors represented by the formula EQU La.sub.1-x Ce.sub.x Al.sub.y O.sub.(3/2)(y+1) wherein 0.10<x<1 and 11.0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.12.5, the phosphor exhibiting a predominantly blue peak emission. Lanthanum (III) oxide, cerium (IV) oxide, and aluminum hydroxide are blended together in the desired ratios, then precalcined in air at about 850.degree. C. The precalcined product is then fired in a reducing atmosphere at about 1600.degree.-1800.degree. C. for about 3-4 hours, pulverized, refired in a reducing atmosphere at about 1600.degree.-1800.degree. C. for about 3-4 hours, and again pulverized to form the phosphor.

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