YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal
YAG(Ce) (Cerium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) is a fast, rugged, and non-hygroscopic scintillation crystal renowned for its excellent mechanical properties and chemical stability. With a broad emission band peaking at 550 nm, it offers superb matching with photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) and silicon photodiodes. Thanks to its high resistance to radiation damage and stable performance without the need for protective sealing, YAG(Ce) is widely recognized as an ideal material for electron microscopy (SEM/TEM), X-ray imaging screens, and charged particle detection.
Built around your specification
- Chemical formula
- Y3Al5O12:Ce
- Crystal structure
- Garnet
- Hygroscopicity
- Non-hygroscopic
- Typical use
- Electron and X-ray imaging screens
Final specifications and acceptance criteria are confirmed for the quoted configuration.
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What Is YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal?
YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal YAG(Ce) is a cerium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet scintillator used for electron, X-ray, and charged-particle imaging applications.
ATR Crystal supplies YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal for research, industrial, medical, security, and OEM projects. Dimensions, surface finish, packaging, readout matching, and inspection requirements can be reviewed according to your drawing or application.
Advantages of YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal
- Non-hygroscopic crystalYAG(Ce) is stable in standard handling environments.
- Good mechanical strengthThe garnet host supports polishing, screen preparation, and custom fabrication.
- Useful imaging emissionYAG(Ce) is widely used in optical imaging detector systems.
- Low afterglow optionYAG(Ce) can be useful in imaging systems where residual signal must be controlled.
- Screen and bulk formatsAvailable as polished crystal, screen, or custom part.
- Research and industrial useSuitable for beam, X-ray, and electron imaging applications.
Customization and Quality Control
For a YAG(Ce) scintillator quotation, specify the application, crystal or screen dimensions, active area, surface finish, quantity and drawing. Include the optical readout and any required measurement conditions. Use the YAG(Ce) product inquiry form or email sales@atrscintillator.com.
- Drawing reviewDimensions, tolerances, surface finish, and assembly details are reviewed before quotation.
- Material and geometry checkThe selected material and product geometry are checked against the intended application.
- Optical and visual inspectionSurface quality, chips, scratches, coating, and appearance can be inspected according to project requirements.
- Performance-related testingRelevant optical, scintillation, or laser-related checks can be discussed when test conditions are defined.
- Packaging supportProtective packaging, wrapping, housing, or handling requirements can be specified for shipment and integration.
- Prototype to batch supplySmall samples and repeat production can be supported depending on material availability and specification.
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Specifications
YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal Specifications
Key Specifications and Options
| Parameter | Typical Value / Option |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Y3Al5O12:Ce |
| Crystal structure | Garnet |
| Hygroscopicity | Non-hygroscopic |
| Typical use | Electron and X-ray imaging screens |
| Formats | Crystal, screen, and custom detector component |
YAG(Ce) vs. YAP(Ce) and GAGG(Ce) Scintillators
YAG(Ce), also written Ce:YAG, is a scintillation material for electron and X-ray imaging. Compare screen materials by the intended radiation, optical readout, finished geometry and test conditions.
| Material | Selection Focus | Information to Review |
|---|---|---|
| YAG(Ce) | Electron microscopy and X-ray imaging screens | Active area, screen thickness, surface finish, support requirements and optical readout. |
| YAP(Ce) scintillation crystal | An alternative scintillation screen material with UV emission | UV transmission of the optical path and the spectral response of the photosensor. |
| GAGG(Ce) scintillation crystal | Crystal and screen options for radiation imaging | Material grade, geometry, decay and afterglow requirements, and readout matching. |
The material choice depends on the complete imaging or readout design. For a broader comparison, read our scintillation crystal selection guide.
Original Product Data Tables
The following technical tables are retained from the existing product page for specification review.
| Properties of YAG(Ce) Scintillators (Ce:YAG Scintillators) | |
| Density (g/cm3) | 4.55 |
| Hardness (Mho) | 8.5 |
| Hygroscopic | No |
| The wavelength of emission max. [nm] | 550 |
| Refractive index @ emission max | 1.82 |
| Decay time [ns] | 70 |
| Relative light output of NaI(Tl) (%) | 40 |
| Light yield (photons/keV) | 30 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 4.55 |
| Hardness (Mho) | 8.5 |
| Hygroscopic | No |
| Thickness to stop 50% of 662 keV photons (cm) | 2 |
Applications
Applications of YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal
Electron microscopy screens
X-ray imaging screens
Charged-particle detection
Beam diagnostics
Radiation imaging modules
Custom scintillator screens
Ordering
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is needed for a YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal quotation?
Can ATR Crystal customize YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal?
What applications is YAG(Ce) Scintillation Crystal used for?
Which specifications should be confirmed before ordering?
Specify the active aperture, crystal thickness and tolerance, viewing face, surface finish and mounting margins. Identify any required coating or backing separately, with its location on the drawing. If the screen is used in an imaging assembly, include the optical readout geometry and distinguish component dimensional checks from any requested image-quality test.
Can samples and production quantities both be supplied?
Is a YAG(Ce) screen interchangeable with an Nd:YAG laser crystal?
No. YAG(Ce) identifies a cerium-activated scintillator, while Nd:YAG identifies a neodymium-doped laser gain material. The shared YAG host name does not define the dopant or function. Put the full material designation on the drawing and quotation, together with the radiation or optical application, so that YAG alone is not treated as a complete specification.
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