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Phosphor coating for gas discharge lamps and lamp containing same

US6313578A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1998
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/46
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A phosphor coating for gas discharge lamps is provided. The phosphor coating contains a nano-size phosphor which promotes adherence of the primary phosphor to the glass envelope. The phosphor coating is applied to the interior surface of the gas discharge lamp using an aqueous suspension containing the primary phosphor, the nano-size phosphor, and an organic binder.

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