PbWO₄ | Scintillation Crystal

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The PbWO4 (Lead Tungstate) is a high-performance, ultra-dense scintillation crystal engineered for high-energy physics and nuclear research. Designed for elite laboratory environments, it offers unparalleled radiation hardness and a compact footprint for precision detection.

Core Capabilities:

  • Ultra-High Density: At $8.28\text{ g/cm}^3$, it provides superior stopping power for high-energy particles.

  • Radiation Hardness: Retains stable performance and optical transmittance up to $10^6$ rad.

  • Fast Scintillation: Rapid component decay time ($<10\text{ ns}$) for high-rate detection environments.

  • Space Efficient: Minimal radiation length ($0.89\text{ cm}$) allows for compact, high-efficiency detector designs.

SKU: SCN-PBWO Category:

Description

PbWO4 | Lead Tungstate Scintillation Crystal

The PbWO4 Scintillation Crystal (Lead Tungstate) is one of the densest oxide-based scintillators available. Known for its short radiation length and small Molière radius, this crystal is the industry standard for high-precision electromagnetic calorimeters in high-energy physics.

One Crystal, Three Critical Advantages

  • Extreme Density: At $8.28\text{ g/cm}^3$, it provides the highest stopping power for high-energy particles.

  • Radiation Hardness: Retains stable optical transmittance after exposure to gamma radiation up to $10^6$ rad.

  • Compact Design: A short radiation length ($0.89\text{ cm}$) enables maximum detection efficiency in space-constrained environments.

Advanced Detection Technology

Our Lead Tungstate crystals are engineered for stability and precision in the world’s most demanding experimental physics environments:

  • Ultra-Fast Response: Features a rapid decay time, minimizing dead time in high-rate counting applications.

  • Optimized Light Output: Scintillation peaks between 440–550 nm, perfectly matching SiPM and PMT sensitivity.

  • Stable Properties: Non-hygroscopic and chemically stable for long-term reliability in the field or lab.

Technical Specifications

Property Value
Density $8.28\text{ g/cm}^3$
Radiation Length ($X_0$) $0.89\text{ cm}$
Molière Radius $2.2\text{ cm}$
Decay Time $< 10\text{ ns}$ (Fast component)
Peak Emission $440\text{–}550\text{ nm}$
Refractive Index $2.20$
Radiation Hardness Stable up to $10^6\text{ rad}$

Main Applications

  • High-Energy Physics (HEP): Essential for electromagnetic calorimeters (e.g., CERN CMS).

  • Nuclear Physics: Used in high-resolution gamma-ray spectroscopy and detection.

  • Photoelectric Materials: High-performance crystals for specialized optical windows and sensors.

Why Choose X-Z LAB PbWO4?

X-Z LAB provides research-grade PbWO4 crystals designed for elite physics facilities. By maintaining high transparency and strict impurity control, we ensure our scintillators deliver the meaningful data required for complex particle detection and radiation monitoring.

Technical Specifications

Density

8.28 g/cm³

Melting Point

1396 K

Refractive Index

2.16

Effective Atomic Number

73

Hardness

4 Mohs

Radiation Length

0.92 cm

Hygroscopicity

No

Wavelength

440–550 nm

Decay Time

6–30 ns

Photoelectron Yield

0.5% ∝ NaI(Tl)

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

10.0 × 10⁻⁶/°C

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