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Lanthanide oxide fluoride phosphor having cerium luminescence

US5204021A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1992
Grant dateApr 20, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K11/777
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A phosphor comprising an effective amount of cerium to provide luminescence, in substantially a lanthanide oxide fluoride compound having a tetragonal crystal form, the lanthanide being from the group consisting of lutetium, gadolinium, yttrium, and mixtures thereof.

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