Ultra-Fast BaF2 Scintillators: Record-Breaking 0.9ns Decay
ATR Crystal precision-manufactures Barium Fluoride (BaF2), globally recognized as the scintillation material with the fastest known decay time. Delivering unparalleled sub-nanosecond timing resolution, it is an indispensable component for cutting-edge high-energy physics, nuclear physics, and advanced nuclear medicine.
- Unmatched Speed: Features a lightning-fast component with a 0.9ns decay time, setting the ultimate industry standard for fast timing detectors.
- Deep UV Emission: Delivers a precise peak emission wavelength at 220nm for highly specialized optical readouts.
- Custom Configurations: Supplying premium BaF2 crystals in fully customized specifications, sizes, and geometries tailored to your exact demands.
ATR Crystal BaF2

Description
Parameter
Description
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 ATR Crystal
Maximum Size: ɸ120mm x 200mm
Available items: monolithic crystal
Parameter
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 |

