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Multi-functioning material compositions, structures incorporating the same and methods for detecting ageing in luminescent material compositions

US9981878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/8427
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-functional material composition comprising a zirconia host and containing a luminescent lanthanide oxide additive, in particular dysprosia (Dy2O3), wherein the lanthanide oxide additive is effective both in stabilizing the zirconia and providing for luminescent temperature sensing, and a method of determining a remaining useful life-time for the luminescent material composition from the proportion of a monoclinic phase (m) in the material composition.

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