Large BGO Scintillation Crystals for Fundamental Physics & Space Exploration

We specialize in providing large-size and custom-shaped BGO (Bismuth Germanate, Bi₄Ge₃O₁₂) scintillation crystals for fundamental physics research, high-energy particle detection, astrophysics, and space exploration applications.

BGO crystals offer high density, excellent gamma-ray stopping power, and good mechanical and chemical stability, making them suitable for large-volume radiation detectors, electromagnetic calorimeters, and advanced scientific instrumentation.

Key Features

• Large-Volume Single Crystals: Custom dimensions and geometries available upon request
• High Density: 7.13 g/cm³ for efficient gamma-ray absorption
• High Effective Atomic Number: Excellent stopping power for high-energy photons
• Emission Peak: Approximately 480 nm
• Scintillation Decay Time: Approximately 300 ns
• Non-Hygroscopic: Stable under normal atmospheric conditions
• Custom Fabrication: Cylindrical, rectangular, block, and other geometries
• Optical Finishing: Custom polishing, surface treatments, and reflective wrapping options

Applications

• Fundamental Physics Research: High-energy physics experiments and particle detection
• Space Exploration: Space-based gamma-ray and cosmic-ray detection instruments
• Dark Matter Research: Scintillation calorimeters and detector systems for indirect dark matter searches
• Astrophysics: Gamma-ray astronomy and cosmic radiation measurements
• Particle Physics: Electromagnetic calorimeters and Compton suppression systems
• Nuclear Science: High-energy gamma-ray spectroscopy and radiation measurements

Customization Options

We provide customized BGO crystals tailored to the requirements of research institutions and detector development projects.

• Large-volume monolithic BGO crystals
• Custom crystal dimensions and shapes
• Precision cutting, grinding, and optical polishing
• Custom surface finishes and reflector configurations
• Prototype development and volume orders
• Application-specific inspection and characterization upon agreement

Request a Custom Quote

Large BGO crystals are available for custom orders.

Please provide your required crystal dimensions, geometry, quantity, surface finishing specifications, and any special performance requirements.

Our team can evaluate the feasibility of your design and provide a customized quotation.

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