Cerium-Doped Yttrium Orthosilicate Scintillation Crystal (YSO(Ce))Product Type: Scintillation crystal
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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What is the light yield and decay time trade-off for the YSO(Ce) crystal compared to other scintillators?
The YSO(Ce) crystal offers a light yield of 28,000 ph/MeV with a decay time of 62 ns, providing a balance between high photon output and relatively fast timing. This combination is suitable for applications like PET scanners where both energy resolution and coincidence timing are critical, though faster scintillators may sacrifice light yield.
Can this YSO(Ce) crystal be integrated directly into a detector array without additional cleavage or deliquescence protection?
Yes, the crystal has no cleavage plane and is non-deliquescent, meaning it does not require special humidity control or cleavage mitigation during integration. It is available in finished forms including single crystals and crystal arrays, simplifying detector assembly for medical imaging or radiation detection systems.
What are the handling and radiation resistance limits for this YSO(Ce) crystal in high-flux environments?
The crystal exhibits a radiation resistance of 1 × 10⁸ rad and a Mohs hardness of 5.8, indicating good durability against radiation damage and moderate scratch resistance during handling. It is grown via the Czochralski method with a maximum boule size of 70 mm diameter × 200 mm length, so large single-crystal detectors must be specified within these dimensions.
Cerium-doped YSO scintillation crystal (AF-YSO-410) offers 28,000 ph/MeV light yield, 62 ns decay, and 1×10^8 rad radiation resistance, suitable for medical imaging and radiation detection, but requires custom specification of form and dimensions within 70 mm diameter boule limit.
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- High light yield and fast decay: Light yield of 28,000 ph/MeV and 62 ns decay time enable efficient and fast scintillation detection for applications like PET and gamma cameras.
- Robust radiation hardness and stability: Radiation resistance up to 1×10^8 rad, non-deliquescent, and no cleavage plane, ensuring long-term operational stability in harsh environments.
Trade-offs
- Limited maximum boule size: Maximum boule size is 70 mm diameter × 200 mm length, which may restrict crystal dimensions for large-area detectors.
- Custom specification required: Crystal grade, form, dimensions, and integration must be confirmed per order, requiring pre-purchase technical consultation.
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