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Title: Boron-Containing Red Light-Emitting Phosphors And Light Sources Incorporating The Same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:880041

A boron-containing phosphor comprises a material having a formula of AD1-xEuxB9O16, wherein A is an element selected from the group consisting of Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg, and combinations thereof; D is at least an element selected from the group consisting of rare-earth metals other than europium; and x is in the range from about 0.005 to about 0.5. The phosphor is used in a blend with other phosphors in a light source for generating visible light with a high color rendering index.

Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Boston, MA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-99FT40632
Assignee:
General Electric Company (Niskayuna, NY)
Patent Number(s):
US 7,019,452
Application Number:
10/448151
OSTI ID:
880041
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English