BaF2 Scintillator Crystal
Sub-nanosecond decay time
Low absorption at the emission wavelength
Slightly hygroscopic
Maximum size: φ120mm x 200mm
Applications: Positron Lifetime Studies, Time of Flight measurements, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), High Energy Physics
Basic Properties:
| Density(g/cm3) | 4.88 | Melting Point (K) | 1627 |
| Cleavage Plane | <111> | Hardness(Mohs) | 3 |
| Hygroscopic | Slightly | Refractive Index | 1.54(220nm) |
| Emission Peak (nm) | 310/220 | Lower Wavelength Cutoff (nm) | 135 |
| Decay Time (ns) | 630(slow)/0.6-0.8(fast) | Light Yield (photons/Mev) | 10000 (slow), 1800 (fast) |
| Photoelectron Yield (% of NaI(Tl)) | 16(slow)/3(fast) | Growth Method | Bridgman |