Compositions – Inorganic luminescent compositions – Compositions containing halogen; e.g. – halides and oxyhalides
Reexamination Certificate
2009-01-08
2011-12-20
Koslow, Carol M (Department: 1734)
Compositions
Inorganic luminescent compositions
Compositions containing halogen; e.g., halides and oxyhalides
C501S153000, C264S604000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08080175
ABSTRACT:
A scintillator having a host lattice of MgAl2O4was prepared by hot pressing under a vacuum environment a powder mixture of MgAl2O4, CeO2, and LiF.
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Borkowsky Samuel L.
Koslow Carol M
Los Alamos National Security LLC
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