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X-ray intensifying screens with mixed morphology phosphors

US5250365A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1991
Grant dateOct 5, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/917
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An X-ray intensifying screen with improved resolution at a constant coating weight and speed comprises a phosphor-binder layer coated on a support, wherein the phosphor comprises a rare earth tantalate phosphor in which 5-80% has a tabular morphology with an average aspect ratio of about 2:1 and the remainder of the phosphor has a polyhedral morphology.

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