Description

Bismuth Germanate (Bi4Ge3O12), also known as BGO, is a high-performance inorganic scintillation material prized for its exceptional density and radiation detection efficiency. Its primary value lies in its ability to convert high-energy photons into measurable light pulses with high stopping power and good energy resolution. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the medical imaging, high-energy physics, and security screening sectors, where reliable and precise radiation detection is critical.

Application

• Scintillation Detectors: Core material for positron emission tomography (PET) scanners in medical diagnostics.
• High-Energy Physics: Used in calorimeters for particle detection and energy measurement in experimental physics (e.g., at CERN).
• Security & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Employed in portal monitors, baggage scanners, and industrial radiography for detecting illicit materials and flaws.
• Nuclear Medicine & Dosimetry: Serves in radiation dosimeters and probes for environmental monitoring and personal safety.
• Optoelectronics Research: Investigated for its luminescent properties in advanced photonic and optoelectronic device development.
• Geological Exploration: Utilized in well-logging tools to analyze subsurface formations in the oil and gas industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth Germanate
CAS No.	39302-40-4
Molecular Formula	Bi4Ge3O12
Molecular Weight	1245.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Bismuth Germanium Oxide; BGO; Bismuth Germanate Scintillator; Bi4Ge3O12; Bismuth(3+) germanium(4+) oxide (4:3:12); Eulytin; Eulytite
EINECS	254-420-1

Quality Control

Our Bismuth Germanate is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for critical detection applications. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analyses including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) for elemental assay, and scintillation performance testing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of moisture to maintain the material's scintillation properties and surface integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Bi4Ge3O12 structure
Assay (Bi4Ge3O12)	≥ 99.9%
Light Yield	≥ 8,000 photons/MeV (relative to NaI(Tl))
Decay Time	300 ns (typical)
Density	7.13 g/cm³
Radiation Length	1.12 cm
Impurities (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.