PbWO4
ceramicLead tungstate (PbWO₄) is a dense inorganic ceramic compound combining lead oxide and tungsten oxide phases, known for its high density and scintillation properties. It is primarily employed in high-energy physics detectors (notably in particle accelerator experiments), medical imaging systems (gamma-ray and X-ray detection), and industrial radiation monitoring applications where efficient photon detection and energy resolution are critical. The material is valued for its combination of high atomic number elements that provide strong interaction with ionizing radiation, making it superior to lighter alternatives like BGO in certain detection scenarios, though it requires careful handling due to lead content and environmental considerations.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV/atom | — | — |