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Barium gadolinate phosphor activated by terbium and/or samarium

US5391884A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1993
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K2004/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Phosphor compositions are disclosed comprised of a BaGd.sub.2 O.sub.4 host which is activated by at least one of Tb and Sm. These phosphors are useful as storage phosphors. An imaging plate utilizing these phosphors is also disclosed.

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