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Method of producing UV-emitting magnesium pentaborate phosphors

US7846352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2008
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K11/774
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing a UV-emitting magnesium pentaborate phosphor is described. The method comprises combining a hydrated magnesium hexaborate with oxides of Y, Gd, Ce and Pr to form a mixture and firing the mixture in a slightly reducing atmosphere to form the phosphor. The hydrated magnesium hexaborate, which is preferably prepared as a precipitate, preferably has a formula MgB6O10.XH2O where X is from 4 to 6.

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