| abstract |
An organic EL element (1) is provided with: a lamination body (6, 6') having a pair of electrodes (3, 5) opposed to each other and an organic luminescent material layer (4), which comprises an organic compound and is interposed between the pair of electrodes, for emitting a light from the organic luminescent material layer by supplying electrons and holes to the organic luminescent material layer from the pair of electrodes; an airtight container (10) for airtightly containing the lamination body to isolate the lamination body from an external atmosphere thereof; and a drying substance (8) airtightly contained in the airtight container and spaced from the lamination body in an internal space (11) of the airtight container, for absorbing moisture in the internal space. The drying substance (8) comprises a solid compound which chemically absorbs the moisture and maintains its solid state even after absorbing the moisture. |