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Establishment of Scientific and Industrial Base for Production of High Purity Precursor Materials for SrI2:Eu and CLYC
Phone: (781) 775-9266
Email: swider@capesym.com
Email: motakef@capesym.com
Successful growth of novel halide scintillators SrI2:Eu and CLYC depends on a supply of highly
pure precursor materials. CapeSym and SAFC have partnered to develop a thorough
understanding of the factors that influence purity, and techniques to reduce these impurity levels
in SrI2:Eu and CLYC precursors. Novel processing and crystal growth experiments at CapeSym,
and materials characterization at SAFC-Hitech will be used to assess the impact of purification
techniques. Technologies will be transferred to SAFC-Hitech for implementation into
production processes. In parallel we will conduct market research and pricing analysis to better
estimate volumes needed to meet DHS requirements.
Anticipated benefits include:
• increased understanding of binary-halide contamination issues
• improved precursor processing techniques
• improved scintillator performance
• a roadmap for attaining precursor cost reduction
* Information listed above is at the time of submission. *