Patent number: 6419855
Abstract: Phosphor compositions of the formula Zn1-3x/2MxX:Mn, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of the trivalent cations of Al, In, Ga, and mixtures thereof, and X is selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and mixtures thereof are disclosed. Also disclosed are phosphor compositions of the formula, MX:Cu,L,A wherein M is selected from the divalent ions of Sr, Mg, Ca, Ba, X is selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and mixtures thereof, and mixtures thereof, L is selected from the group consisting of the trivalent cations of the lanthanides, Al, In, Ga, Sc, and mixtures thereof, and A is selected from the alkali metal ions or mixtures thereof. Emission chromaticity of the phosphors is controlled by varying codopant concentrations. Electroluminescent devices comprising the phosphors also are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 16, 1999
Date of Patent:
July 16, 2002
Assignee:
The State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of
Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
Inventors:
Douglas A. Keszler, Dong Li, John F. Wager, Benjamin L. Clark, Paul D. Keir