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Gadolinium lutetium aluminate phosphor with cerium luminescence

US5242620A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1992
Grant dateSep 7, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2012

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

Abstract

A phosphor is disclosed comprised of an effective amount of cerium to provide luminescence, and the balance substantially a gadolinium lutetium aluminate compound having the formula Gd.sub.x Lu.sub.1-x A10.sub.3, where x ranges from about 0.25 to 0.9.

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