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Oxygen-containing phosphor powders, methods for making phosphor powders and devices incorporating same

US6180029A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1998
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2993
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Phosphor powders and a method for making phosphor powders. The powders are oxygen-containing, such as metal oxides, silicates, borates or titanates and have a small particle size, narrow particle size distribution and are substantially spherical. The method of the invention advantageously permits the continuous production of such powders. The invention also relates to improved devices, such as display devices, incorporating the phosphor powders.

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