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Phosphors containing boron and metals of Group IIIA and IIIB

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1175963
A phosphor comprises: (a) at least a first metal selected from the group consisting of yttrium and elements of lanthanide series other than europium; (b) at least a second metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, indium, and scandium; (c) boron; and (d) europium. The phosphor is used in light source that comprises a UV radiation source to convert UV radiation to visible light.
Research Organization:
General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-99FT40632
Assignee:
General Electric Company (Niskayuna, NY)
Patent Number(s):
7,128,849
Application Number:
10/697,930
OSTI ID:
1175963
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English