Phosphors with long-persistent green phosphorescence

Overview

Information

Number
6267911
Application
09/187943
Filing date
11/06/1998
Issue date
07/31/2001
Inventor(s)
William M Yen, Weiyi Jia, Lizhu Lu, Huabiao Yuan
US Classification
117/946; 252/301.4R
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Citations

General Electric (1)
Nemoto & Co. (1)

Abstract

Abstract

This invention relates to phosphors including long-persistence green phosphors. Phosphors of the invention are represented by the general formula: M.sub.k Al.sub.2 O.sub.4 :2xEu.sup.2+,2yR.sup.3+ wherein k-1-2x-2y, x is a number ranging from about 0.0001 to about 0.05, y is a number ranging from about x to about 3x, M is an alkaline earth metal, and R.sup.3+ is one or more trivalent metal ions. Phosphors of this invention include powders, ceramics, single crystals and single crystal fibers. A method of manufacturing improved phosphors and a method of manufacturing single crystal phosphors are also provided.

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Tech Analysis

Class Subclass Type Reference Factor Citation Factor Strength Grant time Early grant (%)
117 946 Declining Average Average Medium High Average 71.1
252 301.4R Emerging Novel Seminal High Average 53.3