Scintillator compositions based on lanthanide halides, and related methods and articles
US7541589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K11/7773
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A scintillator composition is described, including a matrix material and an activator. The matrix material includes at least one lanthanide halide compound. The matrix can also include at least one alkali metal, and in some embodiments, at least one alkaline earth metal. The composition also includes a praseodymium activator for the matrix. Radiation detectors that include the scintillators are disclosed. A method for detecting high-energy radiation with a radiation detector is also described.
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