LaBr3(Ce) Scintillator - Full Product Detail
Cerium-doped Lanthanum Bromide (LaBr₃:Ce) stands out as a high-performance inorganic scintillation crystal. Boasting exceptional light output, superior...
LaBr3(Ce) Scintillator
Cerium-doped Lanthanum Bromide (LaBr₃:Ce) stands out as a high-performance inorganic scintillation crystal. Boasting exceptional light output, superior energy resolution and fast decay time, it outperforms traditional scintillators like NaI(Tl). Ideal for gamma-ray spectroscopy, nuclear medicine, environmental monitoring and space exploration, it enables precise and rapid radiation detection, driving advancements in ...
- ManufacturerOST Photonics
- CategoryScintillator
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LaBr3(Ce) Scintillator (LaBr3(Ce) Scintillation Crystal)
Cerium-doped Lanthanum Bromide (LaBr₃:Ce) stands out as a high-performance inorganic scintillation crystal. Boasting exceptional light output, superior energy resolution and fast decay time, it outperforms traditional scintillators like NaI(Tl). Ideal for gamma-ray spectroscopy, nuclear medicine, environmental monitoring and space exploration, it enables precise and rapid radiation detection, driving advancements in multiple high-tech fields.
OST Photonics offers encapsulated LaBr₃(Ce) scintillators, high-temperature encapsulated LaBr₃(Ce) scintillators, pixellated LaBr₃(Ce) arrays, and custom-configured LaBr₃(Ce) scintillation detectors to meet specific customer requirements. We also provide LaBr₃(Ce) detector assemblies integrated with silicon photomultipliers (SiPM) upon request.
Application
Space Exploration
Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Environmental Radiation Monitoring
Industrial Non-Destructive Testing
Features
Best Energy Resolution: Achieves approximately 3% resolution at 662 keV
Exceptional Light Output: Delivers up to 63,000 photons per MeV
Fast Decay Time: Features a 16 ns scintillation decay time
Broad Energy Detection Range
Production and Supply Capability
Maximum Size: ɸ76mm x 200mm
Available items: encapsulated scintillator, high temperature encapsulated scintillator, pixellated array, scintillation detector(scintillator+PMT, scintillator+SiPM)
Different encapsulation designs: general cylindrical LaBr3(Ce) scintillator, rectangular LaBr3(Ce) scintillator, thin disk type LaBr3(Ce) scintillator, and so on.
Typical size: 1″ diameter x 1″ thickness, 1″ diameter x 2″ thickness, 1.5″ diameter x 1.5″ thickness, 2″ diameter x 2″ thickness, 3″ diameter x 3″ thickness
Typical Models of Conventional LaBr3(Ce) Scintillators
| Model | Crystal Size(mm) | Encapsulation | Energy Resolution(Cs-137) | Operating Temperature (℃) | Storage Temperature (℃) |
| LB25X25 | φ1 inch x 1 inch | Aluminum housing with optical window | <3.5%@662keV or <3.0%@662keV | -20~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) | -40~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) |
| LB25X50 | φ1 inch x 2 inch | Aluminum housing with optical window | <3.5%@662keV or <3.0%@662keV | -20~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) | -40~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) |
| LB38X38 | φ1.5 inch x 1.5 inch | Aluminum housing with optical window | <3.5%@662keV or <3.0%@662keV | -20~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) | -40~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) |
| LB50X50 | φ2 inch x 2 inch | Aluminum housing with optical window | <3.5%@662keV or <3.0%@662keV | -20~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) | -40~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) |
| LB76X76 | φ3 inch x 3 inch | Aluminum housing with optical window | <3.5%@662keV or <3.0%@662keV | -20~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) | -40~50 (temperature change<8℃/hour) |
| Note: other size or specifications can be customized according to your requirements. |
Typical Models of High-Temperature LaBr3(Ce) Scintillators
| Model | Crystal Size (mm) | External Dimension (mm) | Encapsulation | Energy Resolution (for Cs-137, at room temperature) |
| HTLB25X50 | φ1 inch x 2 inch | Φ29*73 | Stainless steel housing with sapphire window | <4%@662keV |
| HTLB25X100 | φ1 inch x 4 inch | Φ29*123 | Stainless steel housing with sapphire window | <4%@662keV |
| HTLB25X150 | φ1 inch x 6 inch | Φ29*173 | Stainless steel housing with sapphire window | <4%@662keV |
| HTLB50X50 | Φ2 inch x 2 inch | Φ55.8*84.5 | Stainless steel housing with sapphire window | <4%@662keV |
| HTLB50X100 | Φ2 inch x 4 inch | Φ55.8*134.5 | Stainless steel housing with sapphire window | <4%@662keV |
| HTLB50X150 | Φ2 inch x 6 inch | Φ55.8*184.5 | Stainless steel housing with sapphire window | <4%@662keV |
Performance of High-Temperature LaBr3(Ce) Scintillators
| Emission Peak Wavelength (nm) | 380 |
| Scintillation Decay Time (ns) | 20 |
| Energy Resolution (for Cs-137, at normal temperature) | <4%@662keV |
| Operating Temperature (℃) | 25~175 (temperature change<8℃/hour) |
| Storage Temperature (℃) | -20~175 (temperature change<8℃/hour) |
| Vibration Resistance | 10g, 5Hz~150Hz~5Hz |
| Shock Resistance | 50g, 11ms |
Properties
| Relative Light Output of NaI(Tl) | 165% |
| Scintillation Decay Time (ns) | 20 |
| Emission Peak Wavelength (nm) | 380 |
| Refractive Index (peak wavelength) | 1.90 |
| Density（g/cm3） | 5.1 |
| Light Yield (photoelectron /MeV) | 63000 |
| Energy Resolution (for Cs-137, @662keV) (At room temperature) | ≤3.5% |
| Hygroscopic | Yes |
| Mohs hardness | 2 |
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