ISSN:
1573-4846
Keywords:
lutecium orthosilicate
;
sol-gel
;
glass-ceramics
;
scintillators
;
Lu2SiO5
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Cerium-doped lutecium orthosilicate (LSO) is the most promising scintillator discovered in almost five decades. It exhibits a unique combination of important properties for x and gamma-ray spectroscopy: high density, fast decay, and large light yield. However, the practical use of LSO is hindered by difficulties related to its fabrication as a single crystal by the Czochralski method. We report on the usefulness of the sol-gel process in obtaining lutecium silicate scintillators. Upon appropriate drying and firing, lutetium silicate crystals can be grown in a silica matrix. The bulk, polycrystalline transparent scintillators are characterized by XRD, optical absorption, light decay measurement and gamma-ray spectral response. Their properties are comparable to that of traditional LSO single crystals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008785616233
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