Method of preparing manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphor

A process for producing a manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphor. An aqueous dispersion is prepared including fumed silica having an ultrafine average particle size of less than 50 nm, a zinc precursor, and a manganese precursor. The molar ratio of zinc:silicon in the dispersion is approxim...

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Main Authors FORSTER; CHERYL M, KASENGA; ANTHONY F, CHAU; CHUNG N
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 18.03.1997
Edition6
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CHEMISTRY
DYES
MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FORELSEWHERE
METALLURGY
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS
MISCELLANEOUS COMPOSITIONS
NATURAL RESINS
PAINTS
POLISHES
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Summary:A process for producing a manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphor. An aqueous dispersion is prepared including fumed silica having an ultrafine average particle size of less than 50 nm, a zinc precursor, and a manganese precursor. The molar ratio of zinc:silicon in the dispersion is approximately 1.3:1 to 2.0:1, and the molar ratio of manganese in the dispersion is sufficient to activate the phosphor. The precipitate from the dispersion is calcined in an inert atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having a broad band emission peaking in the green region of the visible spectrum when stimulated by external radiation at approximately 254 nm. The calcined phosphor may be milled to achieve an average particle size of less than 5 mu m, the milling step being performed without significant loss of plaque brightness. Also disclosed is a green emitting manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having an average particle size of less than 5 mu m and excellent brightness.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19940306046