Inventors:
Xianzhong Chen - Sayre PA
Robert L. Stevens - Towanda PA
Assignee:
Osram Sylvania Inc. - Danvers MA
International Classification:
C09K 1156
US Classification:
2523016S, 2523014 R, 313503
Abstract:
A single-component white-emitting electroluminescent phosphor and its method of making are described. The single-component phosphor exhibits a white emission having an x color coordinate of 0. 23 to 0. 41 and a y color coordinate of 0. 25 to 0. 42. The phosphor is comprised of zinc sulfide activated with copper, manganese, chlorine, and, optionally, one or more metals selected from gold and antimony.