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Fracture-resistant lanthanide scintillators

  • US 7,863,572 B1
  • Filed: 07/17/2008
  • Issued: 01/04/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fracture-resistant, scintillation crystal, comprising a lanthanide-halide doped with one or more elements selected from the group or elements listed in Groups 2, 4, 12, 14 of the New IUPAC Periodic Table of the Elements, wherein the crystal exhibits a fracture toughness at least 50% greater than a fracture toughness of a corresponding undoped crystal.

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