Shaped crystal growth of Ce3+-doped Lu2(1−x)Y2xSiO5 oxyorthosilicate for scintillator applications by pulling-down technique

Autor:	Christophe Dujardin, K. Lebbou, Olivier Tillement, J.-M. Fourmigue, C. Pedrini, Benoit Hautefeuille, L. Grosvalet
Rok vydání:	2006
Předmět:	Scintillation Materials science Analytical chemistry Crucible chemistry.chemical_element Crystal growth Yttrium Scintillator Condensed Matter Physics Lyso Inorganic Chemistry Crystal chemistry Materials Chemistry Single crystal Nuclear chemistry
Zdroj:	Journal of Crystal Growth. 289:172-177
ISSN:	0022-0248
DOI:	10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2005.10.147
Popis:	The pulling-down technique has been applied to produce Lu2(1−x)Y2xSiO5:Ce3+ (LYSO:Ce) shaped single crystals with diameter control. The yttrium content in the crystal was between 5% and 6% (x between 0.025 and 0.030). Ce concentration was in the range 0.05%–0.10%. The thermal and growth conditions allowing fabrication of transparent cylindrical single crystal were optimised. The crystals have been grown under 1 bar pressure in argon atmosphere using pulling rates from 0.1 to 0.5 mm/min. Complete (100%) discharge of the crucible after the growth process was performed with practically empty container ready for the next growth run. The as-pulled crystals demonstrated scintillation behaviour.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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