CAPESYM INC — Department of Homeland Security SBIR Phase II: Successful growth of novel halide scintillators SrI2:Eu and CLYC depends on a supply of hi
CAPESYM INC — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Homeland Security.
- Amount
- $998,063
- Agency
- Department of Homeland Security
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Solicitation
- HSHQDC-12-R-00052
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- MA
- Period
- 2013-08-12 → 2015-07-31
Description
Successful growth of novel halide scintillators SrI2:Eu and CLYC depends on a supply of highly pure precursor materials. CapeSym and SAFC have partnered to develop a thorough understanding of the factors that influence purity, and techniques to reduce these impurity levels in SrI2:Eu and CLYC precursors. Novel processing and crystal growth experiments at CapeSym, and materials characterization at SAFC-Hitech will be used to assess the impact of purification techniques. Technologies will be transferred to SAFC-Hitech for implementation into production processes. In parallel we will conduct market research and pricing analysis to better estimate volumes needed to meet DHS requirements. Anticipated benefits include: • increased understanding of binary-halide contamination issues • improved precursor processing techniques • improved scintillator performance • a roadmap for attaining precursor cost reduction