| abstract |
The invention concerns a material comprising a compound of formula Pr(1-x-y)LnyCexX3 wherein - Ln is chosen from the elements or mixtures of at least two elements, of the group: La, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Y, - X is chosen from the halides or mixtures of at least two halides, of the group: Cl, Br, I, - x is above 0.0005 and is lower than 1 , - y is from 0 to less than 1 and - x+y) is less than 1 , and its use as scintillation detector, for example in PET scanner with time of flight apabilities. |