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Polysiloxane scintillator composition

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OSTI ID:7283268

A plastic scintillator useful for detecting ionizing radiation comprising a matrix which comprises an optically transparent polysiloxane having incorporated therein at least one ionizing radiation-hard fluor capable of converting electromagnetic energy produced in the polysiloxane upon absorption of ionizing radiation to detectable light.

DOE Contract Number:
FG05-86ER40272
Assignee:
Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5110500
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-492452
OSTI ID:
7283268
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English