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Cerium bromide (CeBr₃) is a high-purity scintillation material recognized for its superior energy resolution, fast decay time, and excellent light yield. It is widely used in gamma-ray detection, radiation monitoring, medical imaging, and advanced spectroscopic applications. Due to its outstanding performance in detecting ionizing radiation, cerium bromide plays a crucial role in scientific research, security screening, and precision measurement technologies.
Product Overview
Cerium bromide (CeBr3) is a gray-white powder with excellent hygroscopic properties. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of hexagonal LaBr3:Ce+ or CeBr3 crystal scintillators. The product plays a crucial role in the field of radiation detection, particularly as a scintillation material in gamma-ray detectors. Its high purity and low water content make it an ideal material for high-precision detectors.
Product Features
- High Purity Options:Available in 99.5% and 99.99% purities to meet the demands of high-precision detection.
- Hygroscopic:The product is moisture-absorbent, requiring storage in sealed conditions.
- Suitable for High-Temperature Environments:Melting point of 722°C, boiling point of 1457°C, suitable for use in high-temperature applications.
- Gray-White Powder:Has a typical gray-white appearance, easy to identify.
Applications
- Scintillator Material:Used in the production of hexagonal LaBr3:Ce+ or CeBr3 crystal scintillators.
- Gamma-Ray Detectors:Serves as a high-performance scintillation material in gamma-ray detectors.
- Radiation Detection:Applied in radiation detection equipment, particularly in high-precision measurement fields.
Storage Conditions
- Store in aluminum-plastic or glass containers, sealed to avoid moisture that could affect its performance.
| Technical Parameters | Values |
| Product Name | Cerium Bromide |
| Molecular Formula | CeBr₃ |
| CAS Number | 14457-87-5 |
| Purity | 99.5%, 99.99% |
| Water Content | ≤20ppm |
| Oxygen Content | ≤60ppm |
| Particle Size | 30-50μm, 3-5mm |
| Melting Point/Boiling Point | MP 722°C, BP 1457°C |
| Physical Properties | Molar mass 379.83, grayish-white powder, density 5.1g/cm³, hygroscopic |
| Storage Conditions | Store in sealed aluminum-plastic or glass containers |
| Main Use | Used in hexagonal LaBr₃:Ce+ or CeBr₃ crystal scintillators for γ-ray detectors |
