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BORATE CADMIUM [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lighting
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

Cadmium compounds, such as cadmium sulphide, cadmium tungstate, cadmium borate and cadmium silicate, are essential in the preparation of light-emitting phosphors that are activated by electron beams. These phosphors have long lifetimes and high reliability and are useful in applications such as colour displays, x-ray instruments, luminescent dials and fluorescent lamps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éclairage
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

Sel de cadmium utilisé entre autres dans le domaine de l'éclairage, car il peut constituer un enduit fluorescent qui fournit une lumière rose.

Spanish

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