Rugged BGO Scintillators & High-Density Custom Arrays
Bismuth Germanate (BGO, Bi4Ge3O12) stands as a premier oxide scintillation material, renowned for its exceptional high density, stopping power, and crucial non-hygroscopic nature. Engineered for uncompromised structural stability in harsh environments, it delivers high mechanical strength and reliable energy resolution without the need for complex moisture sealing.
ATR Crystal precision-manufactures standalone BGO crystals, integrated scintillation detectors, and custom BGO arrays. To maximize your system’s efficiency across high-energy physics, aerospace, medical imaging, and deep geological exploration, we optimize every configuration with advanced reflector materials—guaranteeing high light output, impeccable pixel uniformity, and minimal optical crosstalk.
ATR Crystal BGO Scintillators
Description
Parameter
Description
Application of BGO Scintillators (Bismuth Germanate Scintillators)
Positron emission tomography (PET)
High-energy physics
Nuclear medicine
Geological exploration
Gamma-ray spectroscopy
Advantages of BGO Scintillators (Bismuth Germanate Scintillators)
High Z
Good photopeak to Compton ratio
The scintillator of choice for neutron activation analysis and active Compton shields
High density
The Ability of ATR Crystal
Maximum Size: ɸ76mm x 300mm, 40mm x 80mm x 200mm
Available items: monolithic crystal, pixellated array, scintillation detector
Parameter
Properties of YAP(Ce) Scintillators (Ce:YAP Scintillators)
| Density [g/cm3] | 7.13 |
|---|---|
| Melting point [K] | 1323 |
| Thermal expansion coefficient [C-1] | 7 x 10-6 |
| Cleavage plane | None |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5 |
| Hygroscopic | No |
| The wavelength of emission max. [nm] | 480 |
| Refractive index @ emission max | 2.15 |
| Primary decay time [ns] | 300 |
| Light yield [photons/keVγ] | 8-10 |
| Photoelectron yield [% of NaI(Tl)] (for γ-rays) | 15–20 |
| Afterglow | 0.005%@3ms |