Solid state radioluminescent sources using zeolites

Conference · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6433062

Gill, J T ^[1]; Hawkins, D B ^[2]; Renschler, C L ^[3]

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1. EG and G Mound Applied Technologies, Miamisburg, OH (USA)
2. Alaska Univ., Fairbanks, AK (USA)
3. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)

Inorganic zeolites show promise as an alternative to traditional tritium gas tube light sources. Greater proximity of tritium atoms and luminescing centers, as well as greater tritium loading density, have been obtained within the zeolite aluminosilicate matrix. Zeolites are in addition optically clear and radiation stable. The zeolite radioluminescence program is described. Procedures for obtaining light sources are presented and results are discussed. 12 refs., 1 fig.

• Research Organization: EG and G Mound Applied Technologies, Miamisburg, OH (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-88DP43495; AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6433062
• Report Number(s): MLM-3663(OP); CONF-9009201--9; ON: DE91002703
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM SILICATES
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