Description
CaF2(Eu) Scintillation Crystal
The CaF2(Eu) Scintillation Crystal is a reliable inorganic scintillator. It excels in applications requiring stable physical and chemical properties. This material is a primary choice for detecting beta rays and soft gamma rays up to several hundred keV.
Core Material Advantages
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Environmental Stability: This material is non-hygroscopic and chemically inert. It does not require hermetic sealing to maintain performance.
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Precise Beta Detection: The low atomic number of this crystal reduces backscattering. This allows for more accurate energy measurements of beta particles.
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Durable Design: The material offers excellent mechanical strength and stable physical properties for field use.
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Versatile Range: It effectively detects fission neutrons and charged particles in complex radiation fields.
Advanced Detection Technology
Our crystals provide the precision required for specialized research and nuclear science.
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Optimized Sensitivity: While not designed for high-energy gamma rays, it provides excellent resolution for soft gamma emitters.
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Laboratory Reliability: The inert nature of the crystal simplifies handling and system integration.
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Consistent Performance: Optimized growth processes ensure a steady light yield and clear signal-to-noise ratio. For more information on ionizing radiation detection, you can visit the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
| Density | $3.18\text{ g/cm}^3$ |
| Light Yield | $19,000\text{–}24,000\text{ photons/MeV}$ |
| Decay Time | $940\text{ ns}$ |
| Peak Emission | $435\text{ nm}$ |
| Refractive Index | $1.47$ |
| Hygroscopic | No |
Main Applications of CaF2(Eu) Scintillation Crystal
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Beta Ray Detection: High-accuracy measurement with minimal backscatter.
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Soft Gamma Spectroscopy: Detecting gamma rays in the low-energy range (up to 200 keV).
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Fission Neutron Detection: Used in specialized nuclear physics experiments.
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Charged Particle Detection: Reliable monitoring of alpha and beta particles.
Why Choose X-Z LAB?
We optimize every CaF2(Eu) Scintillation Crystal to provide meaningful data for your detection tasks. Our production standards ensure high purity and mechanical durability for any environment. Please review our CdWO4 crystals if your application requires a higher photofraction for high-energy gamma ray detection.
