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Method of preparing manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphor
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1994-09-14
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Granted: 1997-03-18
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Expires: 2014-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A process for producing a manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphor. An aqueous dispersion is prepared including fumed silica having an ultrafine average particle size of less than 50 nm, a zinc precursor, and a manganese precursor. The molar ratio of zinc:silicon in the dispersion is approximately 1.3:1 to 2.0:1, and the molar ratio of manganese in the dispersion is sufficient to activate the phosphor. The precipitate from the dispersion is calcined in an inert atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having a broad band emission peaking in the green region of the visible spectrum when stimulated by external radiation at approximately 254 nm. The calcined phosphor may be milled to achieve an average particle size of less than 5 μm, the milling step being performed without significant loss of plaque brightness. Also disclosed is a green emitting manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having an average particle size of less than 5 μm and excellent brightness.
Inventors
- 👤 Cheryl M. Forster
- 👤 Anthony F. Kasenga
- 👤 Chung N. Chau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:46
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K11/00; C09K11/08; C09K11/59; C09K11/592; C09K11/595
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A process for producing a manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphor having the nominal formula Zn 2 SiO 4 :Mn, said method comprising the steps of: preparing a uniform aqueous dispersion comprising fumed silica having an ultrafine average particle size of less than 50 nm, a zinc precursor, and a manganese precursor, the molar ratio of zinc:silicon in said dispersion being approximately 1.3:1 to 2.0:1, and the molar ratio of manganese in said dispersion being sufficient to activate said phosphor; calcining precipitate from said dispersion in an inert atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having a broad band emission peaking in the green region of the visible spectrum when stimulated by external radiation at approximately 254 nm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A process for producing a manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphor having the nominal formula Zn 2 SiO 4 :Mn, said method comprising the steps of: preparing a uniform aqueous dispersion comprising fumed silica having an ultrafine average particle size of less than 50 nm, a zinc precursor, and a manganese precursor, the molar ratio of zinc:silicon in said dispersion being approximately 1.3:1 to 2.0:1, and the molar ratio of manganese in said dispersion being sufficient to activate said phosphor; calcining precipitate from said dispersion in an inert atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having a broad band emission peaking in the green region of the visible spectrum when stimulated by external radiation at approximately 254 nm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said zinc precursor consists essentially of zinc oxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said manganese precursor substantially comprises manganese carbonate or manganese fluoride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said step of preparing said uniform aqueous dispersion comprises adding said zinc and manganese precursors as powders to an aqueous dispersion of said fumed silica; heating said fumed silica aqueous dispersion to a temperature of about 50°-90° C.; and mechanically dispersing said powders in said fumed silica aqueous dispersion to form said uniform aqueous dispersion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said uniform aqueous dispersion further comprises at least one reaction aid selected from the group consisting of tungsten oxide, ammonium chloride, and ammonium fluoride.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 further comprising the step of milling said calcined phosphor to achieve an average particle size of less than 5 μm, wherein said milling step is performed without significant loss of plaque brightness.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
A homogeneous manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having the nominal formula Zn 2 SiO 4 :Mn and a broad band emission peaking in the green region of the visible spectrum when stimulated by external radiation at approximately 254 nm, said phosphor having an average primary particle size of less than 5 μm and a plaque brightness equivalent to that of commercially available manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
A homogeneous manganese activated zinc silicate phosphor having the nominal formula Zn 2 SiO 4 :Mn and a broad band emission peaking in the green region of the visible spectrum when stimulated by external radiation at approximately 254 nm, said phosphor having an average primary particle size of less than 5 μm and a plaque brightness equivalent to that of commercially available manganese activated zinc orthosilicate phosphors.
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