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CsI


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
CsI
Chemical Name
Cesium Iodide
Molecular Weight
259.81 g/mol
Density
4.51 - 4.53 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
2
Melting Point
621 °C (1150 °F)
Crystal System
Isometric
Optical Properties
Type
Isotropic
Refractive Index
n = 1.78 - 1.95
Dispersion Factor
?

Additional Properties
Inherent
Hygroscopic
Scintillescent
Peak: 315nm (UVB)
Output: 3,500 ph/MeV
Additional Information
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Variants and Types
Intrinsic
Intrinsic
Color: Colorless
Fluorescence: Yellow
Used for Specialty Scintillators, Sensors
Tl:CsI
Tl:CsI
Color: Colorless
Cause: Thallium Ions
Used for Specialty Scintillators, Sensors
Na:CsI
Na:CsI
Color: Colorless
Cause: Sodium Ions
Used for Specialty Scintillators, Sensors
Production and Synthesis
Czochralski Method
Czochralski Method
Involves pulling a crystal (boule) upward from a molten solution. Produces some of the purest crystals but requires a cleanroom environment.
References
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