Titanium activated hafnia and/or zirconia host phosphor containing a selected rare earth

摘要

An intensifying screen is disclosed containing a phosphor composition comprised of monoclinic crystals of a titanium activated hafnia phosphor host containing ions of one or more rare earths selected from among those having an atomic number of 39, 62 to 64 inclusive, and 67 to 71 inclusive. A phosphor composition in which zirconia is at least partially substituted for hafnia is also disclosed.