CeF₃ | Scintillation Crystal

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The CeF3 Scintillation Crystal (Cerium Fluoride) is a high-performance inorganic scintillator designed for medical imaging and high-energy physics. Professionals choose the CeF3 Scintillation Crystal for its excellent time resolution and high counting rate in extreme radiation environments.

  • Fast Decay: Minimizes dead time in high-rate experiments.

  • High Density: Provides effective stopping power for gamma rays.

  • Radiation Hardness: Maintains stable optical performance under intense particle flux.

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Description

CeF3 Scintillation Crystal

The CeF3 Scintillation Crystal is a newly discovered inorganic material. It excels in applications requiring high counting rates and good time resolution. This crystal is a primary choice for modern crystal calorimeters and high-energy detectors.

Material Advantages

  • High Density: The material offers excellent detection efficiency for high-energy photons.

  • Short Decay Time: Rapid scintillation allows for superior performance in fast-timing electronics.

  • Radiation Resistance: This crystal demonstrates great hardness against radiation damage.

  • Stable Resolution: High time resolution ensures accurate data in complex particle physics experiments.

Advanced Detection Technology

Our crystals provide the precision required for elite research facilities.

  • Proven Performance: Since its proposal for the L3P detector, this material has undergone extensive validation.

  • Compact Integration: The physical properties allow for dense, high-resolution detector arrays.

  • Reliable Output: Optimized growth processes ensure consistent light yield and clarity. For deep technical insights into inorganic scintillators, you can visit the CERN Document Server.

Technical Specifications

Property Value
Density $6.16\text{ g/cm}^3$
Radiation Length ($X_0$) $1.68\text{ cm}$
Decay Time $5\text{ ns}$ (Fast component) / $25\text{ ns}$ (Total)
Peak Emission $310\text{–}340\text{ nm}$
Refractive Index $1.62$
Light Yield $\sim 5\text{%}$ of NaI(Tl)

Main Applications

  • High-Energy Physics: Ideal for electromagnetic calorimeters in particle accelerators.

  • Medical Imaging: Supports high-resolution PET and specialized scanning.

  • Nuclear Science: Used in time-of-flight (TOF) measurements and spectroscopy.

Why Choose X-Z LAB?

We optimize every CeF3 Scintillation Crystal to provide meaningful data for critical scientific missions. Our production standards ensure high purity and optimized surface treatments for maximum light collection. Please review our PbWO4 crystals to compare fast-decay options for your specific detector setup.

Technical Specifications

Density

6.16 g/cm³

Melting Point

1716 K

Refractive Index

1.68

Hardness

4 Mohs

Radiation Length

1.7 cm

Hygroscopicity

No

Wavelength

300–340 nm

Decay Time

8–30.5 ns

Light Output

4.4 photons/keV

Photoelectron Yield

8.6% ∝ NaI(Tl)

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