Yttrium Silicate Lutetium (LYSO) Description
Yttrium Silicate Lutetium (LYSO) is an inorganic chemical compound that is mainly used as a scintillator crystal. Its chemical formula is Lu2(1-x)Y2xSiO5. It is commonly used to build electromagnetic calorimeters in particle physics. LYSO crystals have the advantages of high light output and density, quick decay time, and excellent energy resolution.
Yttrium Silicate Lutetium (LYSO) Specifications
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Density (g/cm3)
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4.44-7.4
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Effective Atomic Number
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66
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Radiation length(cm)
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1.1
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Decay Constant (ns)
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40-44
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Peak Emission (nm)
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428
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Light Yield (Relative BGO=100%)
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190
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Index of Refraction
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1.82
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Peak excitation (nm)
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375
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Radiation Hardness (rad)
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>106
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Melting Point (°C)
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2050
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Hardness (Mohs)
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5.8
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Yttrium Silicate Lutetium (LYSO) Applications
Widely used in PET scanners due to its high efficiency and fast response, contributing to clear and precise imaging for medical diagnostics.
Employed in particle detectors to identify and measure high-energy particles in experiments and research.
Utilized in security and customs scanning systems to detect illicit materials and contraband through high-resolution imaging.
Applied in non-destructive testing and quality control processes where precise detection of radiation is required.
Yttrium Silicate Lutetium (LYSO) Packaging
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