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Fluorescent powder, process for producing the same, and light emitting device, display device, and fluorescent lamp containing fluorescent powder

US8197713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2008
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/54
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to the present invention, a fluorescent powder composed mainly of an acicular or fibrous zinc oxide single crystal with an aspect ratio of 5 or higher is produced by the following steps: A zinc oxide single crystal powder can be produced at low cost without the need for a pulverization step or a similar step and high-density orientation can be realized by such crystal powder. Such crystal powder is most suitable for light emitting devices, display devices, fluorescent lamps, and the like.

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