CeBr₃ | Scintillation Crystal

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The CeBr3 Scintillation Crystal (Cerium Bromide) is a high-performance material designed for precision nuclide identification and environmental monitoring. Professionals choose the CeBr3 Scintillation Crystal because it provides high light output without the intrinsic background radiation found in lanthanum-based scintillators.

  • Zero Background: No natural radioactive isotopes for ultra-low activity detection.

  • Superior Resolution: Exceptional energy and time resolution for clear spectrometry.

  • Fast Decay: Rapid response time suitable for high-rate counting applications.

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Description

CeBr3 | Scintillation Crystal is a scintillator that offers high light output without background radiation, making it ideal for use in environmental monitoring.

CeBr3 Scintillation Crystal

The CeBr3 Scintillation Crystal is a high-performance inorganic scintillator. It excels in applications requiring high energy resolution and rapid decay times. This material is the ideal choice for environmental monitoring and nuclide identification.

Core Material Advantages

  • Clean Detection: This material contains no natural radioactive isotopes. It provides a background-free signal equivalent to NaI(Tl).

  • High Light Yield: The crystal produces a strong signal for accurate spectrometry.

  • Energy Linearity: Excellent energy non-linearity ensures precision across a wide range of energy levels.

  • Rapid Response: Fast decay times allow for superior time resolution in medical and security systems.

Advanced Detection Technology

Our crystals deliver the precision required for elite research and industrial safety.

  • Performance Benchmark: This material outperforms LaBr3(Ce) and LaCl3(Ce) in low-background environments.

  • Field Reliability: Non-radioactive composition makes it perfect for sensitive environmental surveys.

  • Versatile Integration: The physical properties support high-resolution detector arrays in nuclear medicine. For detailed information on gamma-ray spectrometry, visit the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Technical Specifications

Property Value
Density $5.1\text{ g/cm}^3$
Light Yield $\sim 60,000\text{ photons/MeV}$
Decay Time $\sim 17\text{ ns}$
Energy Resolution $< 4\text{% @ 662 keV}$
Background Radiation Zero (No intrinsic radioactivity)
Refractive Index $1.9$

Main Applications of CeBr3 Scintillation Crystal

  • Environmental Monitoring: Ultra-low background detection for field surveys.

  • Oil Well Logging: High-resolution spectrometry in downhole environments.

  • Nuclear Medicine: Precision imaging and diagnostic tools.

  • Counterterrorism: Rapid nuclide identification for security checkpoints.

Why Choose X-Z LAB?

We optimize every CeBr3 Scintillation Crystal to provide meaningful data for critical safety missions. Our production standards ensure the highest purity and resolution for your detection systems. Please review our CeF3 crystals to compare other cerium-based scintillation options for your specific research.

Technical Specifications

Density

5.1 g/cm³

Melting Point

995 K

Refractive Index

2.09 @ 380 nm

Effective Atomic Number

45.9

Radiation Length

1.96 cm

Hygroscopicity

Yes

Wavelength

360–385 nm

Decay Time

< 20 ns

Light Output

~60 photons/keV

Photoelectron Yield

122% ∝ NaI(Tl)

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

17.66 × 10⁻⁶/°C

Energy Resolution

3.8%

Nonlinearity

≤ 4% @ 0.05–1.3 MeV

Operating Temperature

-4–347 °F (-20–175 °C)

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