Title: Radio-photoluminescence dosimeter glass of low energy dependence and method of manufacturing same

Abstract: A radio-photoluminescence dosimeter glass of low energy dependence, high sensitivity, and good resistance to weathering is composed of an activating silver compound such as silver metaphosphate and at least one metal fluoride, preferably of metals of groups I, II, III, and/or IV of the Periodic System. Such a glass may contain at least one further metal oxide, preferably an oxide of metals of groups I, II, and/or III of the periodic System, phosphorus pentoxide, and, if desired, nitrogen pentoxide.

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Inventors: Kaes, Hans-Herbert (Wetzlar-Dorlar, DT)
Staaden, Hans (Stockhausen, DT)

Application Number: 381775
Filing Date: 1973-07-23
Publication_date: 1976-01-06
Assignee: Ernst Leitz G.m.b.H. (Wetzlar, DT)
Primary Class(es): 501/40 250/484.5, 252/301.4P, 252/301.4S, 501/44, 501/48
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US Patent Ref:

3208860	Sep, 1965	Armistead et al.	106/54.
3449136	Jun, 1969	Carpentier et al.	106/47.
3554920	Jan, 1971	Becker	252/301.
3740241	Jun, 1973	Bromer et al.	106/47.

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Primary Examiner: Douglas, Winston A.
Assistant Examiner: Niebling, John F.
Attorney: Radde; Erich M. H.