BaF2 Scintillators

BaF2 barium fluoride crystal is the scintillation crystal with the fastest
decay time found so far, it has a fast component with a scintillation decay
time of 0.9ns and a peak emission wavelength of 220nm. BaF2 scintillator has a
wide application prospect in the fields of high energy physics, nuclear physics
and nuclear medicine.

OST Photonics can supply BaF2 crystals in different specifications upon your
request.

Application of BaF2 Scintillators (Barium Fluoride Scintillators)


High energy physics

Nuclear physics

Nuclear medicine

UV and IR optical windows

Advantages of BaF2 Scintillators (Barium Fluoride Scintillators)

Fastest decay time

High density

Refractive index matching

The Ability of OST Photonics

Maximum Size: ɸ120mm x 200mm

Available items: monolithic crystal

Properties of BaF2 Scintillators (Barium Fluoride Scintillators)

Density (g/cm3) 4.89
Melting Point (℃) 1280
Crystal Structure Cubic
Decay Constant (ns) 620 slow; 0.6 fast
Cleavage Plane (111)
Index of Refraction 1.4624@2.58μm / 1.3936@10.35μm
Reflection Loss (both surfaces) 6.8% @2.58μm / 5.3% @10.35μm
The wavelength of Max Emission (nm) 310 slow; 220 fast
Hardness (Mho) 3
Hygroscopicity Slightly
Radiation Length (mm) 20.6
Light Output of NaI(Tl) 20% slow; 4% fast
Transmittance Range (μm) 0.15~14
Transmittance >94% @0.35 ~ 10.8μm

Minimum Order: 1 pieces

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