Description
CLYC Scintillation Crystal
The CLYC Scintillation Crystal is an advanced material for the nuclear safety community. It excels in applications requiring simultaneous gamma and neutron monitoring. This crystal is the primary choice for modern radiation portal monitors and handheld isotope identifiers.
Core Material Advantages
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Dual-Mode Precision: This material provides excellent energy resolution. It allows for the precise identification of radioactive isotopes in complex fields.
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Neutron Sensitivity: The high lithium content ensures exceptional efficiency for thermal neutron detection.
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Pulse Shape Discrimination: The CLYC Scintillation Crystal uses Pulse Shape Discrimination (PSD). This technology allows users to easily distinguish between different types of radiation.
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High Light Yield: This crystal produces a strong signal for accurate spectrometry and counting applications.
Advanced Detection Technology
Our crystals provide the precision required for elite security and high-energy physics.
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Integrated Sensing: Using one crystal for two types of radiation simplifies detector design and reduces cost.
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Field Reliability: The performance remains stable, providing consistent data in demanding environments.
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Reliable Resolution: Optimized growth processes ensure a high signal-to-noise ratio and superior clarity. For more information on neutron detection principles, you can visit the IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
| Density | $3.31\text{ g/cm}^3$ |
| Light Yield | $20,000\text{ photons/MeV}$ |
| Decay Time | $\sim 50\text{ ns}$ (Fast) / $\sim 1000\text{ ns}$ (Slow) |
| Energy Resolution | $< 5\text{% @ 662 keV}$ |
| Hygroscopic | Yes (Requires hermetic sealing) |
| PSD Factor | Excellent (Gamma vs Neutron) |
Main Applications of CLYC Scintillation Crystal
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Security & Border Control: Reliable dual-mode monitors for cargo and passenger screening.
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High-Energy Physics: Used in advanced particle tracking and neutron spectrometry.
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Environmental Monitoring: Accurate identification of mixed radiation sources.
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Nuclear Power: Real-time monitoring of reactor environments and waste.
Why Choose X-Z LAB?
We optimize every CLYC Scintillation Crystal to provide meaningful data for your security and scientific missions. Our production standards ensure the highest resolution and optimized PSD performance. Please review our GAGG(Ce) crystals if your application requires the highest possible light yield for dedicated gamma spectroscopy.
