Electroluminescent phosphor with extended life and method of making same

摘要

An electroluminescent phosphor containing an effective amount of bismuth to increase the half-life of the phosphor compared to the half-life of the phosphor without the bismuth. The phosphor is produced by the method comprising the steps of preparing the electroluminescent phosphor; adding granular, elemental bismuth to the bottom of a quartz reaction vessel; covering the bismuth with a layer of quartz wool; placing the phosphor on top of the quartz wool; evacuating the reaction vessel to about 750-760 mm Hg and sealing the vessel; and heating the vessel to between about 500 to 700 DEG C. for about 24 to 72 hours.