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Method for improving the screen brightness of gadolinium oxysulfide x-ray phosphors

US6103296A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1998
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K2004/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for improving the x-ray screen brightness of gadolinium oxysulfide x-ray phosphors. The method applies annealing and acid washing steps in a specific order following deagglomeration of the phosphor in order to ameliorate the loss of brightness caused by the deagglomeration.

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