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Stir-in fluorescent lamp phosphor and method of making same

US5207948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 1991
Grant dateMay 4, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2998
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A stir-in fluorescent lamp phosphor is coated with a 1:1 ratio of latex polymer and fumed silica. The polymer-coated fluorescent lamp phosphor exhibits improved dispersability and wettability in aqueous and organic binder media which are used to apply fluorescent lamp phosphors to the inside walls of a fluorescent lamp envelope.

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