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MARIE Curie Cancer Care's BIG build appeal to build and equip a new hospice for the West Midlands by raising £7 million through a public appeal has reached a major milestone.
Support from the public, local businesses, schools and groups together with major pledges due in the New Year means the charity now has just £1 million to raise.
The community has helped by organising fundraising events such as street collections, quizzes, film nights, a vintage tea party and other enterprising and original activities that have helped move the target of the appeal down from £7 million to the £1 million now needed.
BIG build appeal Director Noel Cramer said: "The support we have received from the public and local businesses has helped us reach an exciting point in the fundraising appeal.
"We are opening the hospice to patients in mid January and our appeal will continue until we raise the final £1 million, so we'd invite everyone to help us at this crucial time.
"The final £1 million is going to be the toughest to raise, a bit like the last mile of a marathon to run, so we hope our supporters can help us reach the finish line with one final push."
The charity is highlighting its 'BIG Parcels of Care' for people who wish to back a particular item in the new hospice.
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A range of different options are available as gift ideas at Christmas time. To find out more call the fundraising office on 0121 254 7843 or go online at www.mariecurie.org.uk/bigparcels
Liz Cottier, Hospice Manager added: " We have been planning this wonderful facility for a long time and the builders have been working hard to get the new hospice ready for patients in mid January.
"Knowing that the kindness of local supporters has taken us to within touching distance of achieving the fundraising target is truly fantastic and our staff have also found time to carry out their own fundraising events.
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A Half Century Lost By The Cubs?
By Dave Coulter
There are rare moments when I feel like writing about politics, but I'm disappointed in the recent news from Wisconsin. So much for that, I say. What else can I wax on about? What with the recent tear the White Sox have been on I have been paying more than my usual attention to baseball.
Baseball! E and I have been watching a lot of little league games this spring, which makes me recall what baseball meant to me as a kid. I'm not gonna go all Ken Burns-y on you, but I remember when I was about 5 or so the White Sox were my team. I vaguely recall that they were really pretty good in 1964.
Well, if you live around here your mind will eventually, sadly, turn towards the Cubs. As a child I saw them on baseball cards, but the Cubs did not have good teams in those years. Even at that tender age I sensed the chronic futility emanating from the North Side, eliminating the reason to pay further attention. In 1962, for example, the Cubs finished the season with over 100 losses, with a .364 winning percentage. The only team in the National League that was worse that year were the New York Mets. By 1969 the Mets would become world champs, and the Cubbies have been sputtering ever since.
The other day on the radio they were poking again at the 2012 Cubs, currently on track to do even worse than the 1962 squad if you can imagine that. I know they are rebuilding: new owners, a whiz kid imported from Boston to change the Cubbie culture, et cetera. That said, 2012 could become infamous as the Golden Anniversary of their worst season ever.
These are times of pathos, even by Cub standards. They trot out Kerry Wood as an old school hero, Alfonso Soriano is their biggest star. Really, it makes me wonder just what the last fifty years were all about. Neither one of my parents - now deceased - saw the Cubs win a World Series. I wonder if I will suffer the same fate?
Baseball is a funny, difficult game. The roster of players for the '62 Cubs included Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Lou Brock. Some big stars, there. They should have gotten to the top. Brock would soon be traded to St. Louis where he would become one of the greatest players ever. The remaining three would compete on good Cubs teams in the late 60's and early 70's, but never claim a pennant.
So 2012 is setting up to be quite the baseball year in Chicago. The White Sox are currently hanging on in first place. It appears that parting company with Ozzie Guillen was a very good thing. For now, the Cubs are heading the other direction. Nowhere to go but up.
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Bill O'Brien may have lost a few of Penn State's top Class of 2012 prospects in the latter stages of this past recruiting cycle, but the first-year Nittany Lions head coach is off to a tremendous start as he begins to assemble his Class of 2013.
The former New England Patriots offensive coordinator is taking care of business in the university's backyard, snagging tight end Adam Breneman, who grew up less than two hours from Happy Valley. The potential five-star prospect is the team's fourth top commitment in the 2013 class.
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Mar 19, 2012, 02.35 PMby prettysewinggirl
Oh thank you for the reply!! And thank you for directing me to your sites! I have found them now (somehow I could not find the link from your website)… but now I am planning to buy the Starflower beret pattern from you :) Thank you in advance!! We are just about heading into autumn over here, so I am gathering ideas for winter garments! My knitting skills are a bit behind my sewing skills… but I am looking forward to the challenge! I will be sure to let you know how it turns out! Thanks for the inspiration :) Happy sewing & knitting in your part of the world :) F
Mar 19, 2012, 02.41 PMby krentu
Thank you! South-Africa seems so far away, but we are in the same time zone, btw :) If you need any help in knitting, let me know – I am glad to help :)
Mar 19, 2012, 08.47 AMby prettysewinggirl
Hi Eveli! I visited your website. Obviously cannot read it, but I nevertheless I wanted to let you know its a beautiful website :) I love the photos and ideas… wish I could read it :( Your knitting is beautiful too! Are some of the patterns for sale? (I particularly like the Starflower beret – and would love to buy this pattern!).
Mar 19, 2012, 02.04 PMby krentu
Francini – thank you so much for your kind words! Some time ago I used to blog in Englis too, but somehow I got so lazy :) Try to start blogging in English again :)
And yes, you can purchase my patterns :) For example in Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/Krentu
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Charlie Chaplin Hangs out with His Famous FriendsHave a look at these vintage photographs of legendary actor Charlie Chaplin hanging out with his equally famous friends!
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Then and Now: Stunning Colorized Vintage Photos on 'Colorized History'See some of the most iconic vintage monochromatic photos in a new light as contributors of "Colorized History" on social news and entertainment website Reddit transform them into colorized photographs!
Reel vs. Real: Robert Downey Jr. as Charlie ChaplinFor this week's Reel vs. Real feature, we bring you a 1992 biopic which earned Robert Downey Jr. his first critical acclaim for his portrayal of the iconic British comedian Charlie Chaplin.
Charlie Chaplin without his moustache smiling and looking at his 'tramp doll'Look like Charlie Chaplin is amused at the doll made to look like his famed comic character!
Amazing Color Photos of Famous People from the Early 20th CenturyMark Twain, Charlie Chaplin, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -- we all know them as important people, and we remember them from the classic monochrome portraits gracing our textbooks (and also some websites). So, seeing some of their first or only color photos is nothing short of amazing. Take a look at some shared by Flavorwire after the jump!
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Remembering the Gold RushDo you remember "The Gold Rush" of Charlie Chaplin, and the scenes with the gold searchers that climb on the mountains covered by snow? Well, the Monte Rosa is the location that I propose you can visit in honor of this great artist!
Masterful Mustache Rumble ended over 2 years agoFor our weekly tribute, we turn the spotlight back on the great comic actor, Charlie Chaplin. And the inspiration for this rumble is one of his iconic trademarks: His masterful mustache! So read on for more information on this rumble.
$100,000 for Charlie Chaplin's Cap & CaneJulien's Auctions in Beverly Hills recently held a two-day "Hollywood Legends" sale. Among the prized possessions were comedian Charlie Chaplin's trademark bowler hat and cane, pop queen Whitney Houston's gowns, and even Christopher Reeve's "Superman" costume, fetching thousands upon thousands of dollars!
Fast Facts on Charlie ChaplinComic actor Charlie Chaplin was known for his works during the silent film era. He is probably one of the most important personalities who contributed to that genre in the film industry. Apart from his slapstick comedy, what else do you know about him? Find out more on this edition of Fast Facts.
Today in History: Charlie Chaplin is Born (1889)On this day, 123 years ago, one of the most influential and creative personalities of the silent film era was born. Let us take a look back at the life and silent film milestones of English comic actor Charlie Chaplin in this installment of Today in History.
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American Masters: Charlie ChaplinWhen talking about silent films and slapstick comedy, Charlie Chaplin's name will most likely be mentioned. He is probably one of the most beloved silent movie stars to contribute to the silent film era. Apart from that, he is also an accomplished director and composer. Learn more about Charlie Chaplin on this edition of 'American Masters'.


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November means Thanksgiving, and all the warm feelings that go with it. Come and share these fun events with us. The fireplace is going, the wine glasses are waiting to be filled, the sound of laughter fills the air. We just need you to make it complete!
November 28: Double Discount Day
Buy 4 Bottles, get 6% off, Buy 6 Bottles get 12% off, Buy a case of wine get 24% off. Free Tastings all day!
November 30: Lighting of the Manor
Visit with Santa, Sing Carols, food, wine and fun! Ugly Bottle Sweater entries are due. Donation for the Hat/Mitten/Scarf tree and your tasting is free. Wine specials, Personalized
labels made on the spot, make wine cork ornaments, food, pizzelles and more.
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December 5-7 and 12-14: Niagara Wine Trail's Holiday Happening
December 5: Repeal Day
A toast to the repeal of Prohibition.
December 6: Mitten Tree Day
Have you added a pair of mittens or a hat to our
special tree?
December 7: Messages by Maren Tarot readings
December 9: Taste and Paint:
Join us as we paint a Calla Lily. $40/person includes everything. For reservations, please call the Manor at 778-7001 or you can reserve your spot online.
December 10: Our 10th Anniversary Day. Messages by Maren.
Purchase a bottle
of wine, receive a free ornament.
December 10: Poinsettia day:
Do you know the legend of the Poinsettia?
December 14: Make Gingerbread House to take home:
$40/house includes everything. Make one on your own or with a group.
More information below.
Call the Manor for reservations or reserve your spot online.
December 16: First Candle of Hanukkah or Chanuka
December 18: National Bake Cookies Day
December 21: Krafts with Kelly: Make a Snowman
Wine Bottle Decoration!
$20/person includes everything, including glass of wine for those over 21. Call the Manor for reservations or reserve your spot online.
December 25: Christmas: Closed
December 27: Make a Cut Out Snowflake Day
Bring one in for a free tasting or
make one here.
December 28: National Fruitcake Day
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How ugly can you make this wine holiday sweater?
Purchase the wine sweater and decorate it anyway you'd like.
Return your creation to the winery by Nov. 28th to be entered into the contest.
Extra points if you match your sweater!
Winners announced at the Lighting of the Manor on November 30th.
People's Choice award announced on December 14th.
Wine Holiday Sweaters available at the Manor or in the Winery Boutique section of our Online Store.
As you enjoy the four course wine and food pairing dinner, you interview the characters, gather the clues and help solve the murder. Join us for the fun and laughter!
Dinners begin at 7 PM, Reservations are required.
Choice of dry or sweet wine. Non Alcoholic drinks available.
Keepsake wine glass. Door Prizes. Discounts available for groups.
Purchase all 3 dinners for $200/person
Prices include tax and tip.
Call the Winery for reservations or reserve your spot online.
March 14, 2015, 7PM: Anchors Away
It is the night of art exhibit opening at the museum. Local news anchor W. Einstein Irving is scheduled to be the Emcee. However, he doesn't make it the podium even once! Who sent the Anchor Away?
$65/person group of 4 or more
Choice of Chicken or Vegetarian
August 1, 2015, 7PM: The Principal is Not MY Pal
As the Class Reunion for Aragain High opens, Principal Erastus Dean (or Dean Dean as he prefers to be called) is found murdered. Which high school superstar did the dastardly deed?
$65/person group of 4 or more
Buffet Main Course
October 31, 2015, 7PM: Fall From Grace
It is the night of the annual
Halloween Party. Local girl turned
Hollywood star returns home for the
fun-and her sister's secret wedding.
Who murdered Kelly Grace?
$70/person group of 4 or more.
Chicken or Vegetarian
Victorian Teas were one
opportunity for friends to
gather. Bring a group, or
meet new friends. Either way,
you enjoy the warmth of this
rich tradition.
Teas are $30 per guest.
Purchase all 3 Teas for $ 75/person.
Call the Manor for reservations or reserve your spot online.
Mothers and Daughters
Sunday, May 3 at
Who were the women who lived in the Manor? Are there other local women known to haunt the area? A bit of history, a bit of storytelling.$30/person
Victorian Tea Traditions Sunday, August 30 at 2PM
An eclectic mix of Victorian
Tea information: history,
fans, decorating with flowers.
Victorian hats welcome! $30/person
Haunted Victorian Tea Sunday, October 4 at 2PM
Our annual October tradition. Ghost stories, ghostly sightings and more history about the Manor. Come with your questions! $30/person
Special Package: Purchase all 3 Teas for $ 75/person!
Call the Manor for reservations or reserve your spot online.
Join us at the Manor for various easy and fun crafts. Materials included.
Please call the Winery for reservations or you can reserve your spot online.
One Sunday afternoon a month, we invite you to join the creative clan! For one fee, you receive all your materials, instruction, refreshments and a glass of wine for those over 21. If there is a craft you'd like to learn, please let us know. We have a list of the dates of the classes and many of the projects. We can also have private classes at a time you choose. We would need a minimum of 10 people for that.
Sunday, December 14 at 2PM - You'll be making a Gingerbread House!
For $40/house, you will receive a ready to decorate Gingerbread house. All the supplies to make your house unique will be on hand. Kelly, our Krafts Lady, will be on hand to teach you decorating techniques, too. Do one on your own or with a group.
We'll also include refreshments and, for those over 21, a glass of wine. What wines goes with Gingerbread? We like Treasure Beyond Measure, but would be happy to pour your favorite.
Prepaid reservations are due by December 8. Go online to www.MarjimManor.com or call 716-778-7001 to reserve your spot.
Sunday, December 21 at Noon or 3PM
You'll be making a Snowman!
This month we'll be recycling wine bottles and vases into snowmen, Santas or elves. Guests can choose the project and style they prefer. The $20 cost includes all supplies and refreshments. Those over 21 years of age will receive a free glass of wine. It is a great project for an adult to share with a special child. Call the Manor for reservations or reserve your spot online.
In 2015, Krafts with Kelly will be held the Third Sunday of the month. (dates subject to change)
Makes a great gift!
Call the Manor for reservations or reserve your spot online.
If you purchase four classes or more, we will deduct $5 per class.
2015 Taste and Paint will be held on the Second Tuesday of the month.
(dates are subject to change)
Want to learn the art of painting? Come and do a complete work in about 2 hours! All skill levels welcome. No experience necessary although seasoned artists might enjoy putting their own style and experience to use. Local artist Terri Seddon is a wonderful teacher and will guide you through the process!
$40/person includes all your supplies, refreshments and a glass of wine for those over 21! Please call the Winery for reservations or you can reserve your spot online.
If you purchase four classes or more, we will deduct $5 per class.
Did you know that Buffalo was once one of the richest cities in America with the most millionaires per capita? Explore the beauty and remnants of a glorious past (and present) in "Buffalo Underground: Hidden Gems of the Queen City and Beyond."
I have always been inspired and awed by the splendor, history and natural assets of Buffalo and the WNY area. I am proud of my city's past and passionate about the potential for the future. Through my photography, I capture the beauty and uniqueness of a great city.
In March of 2014, I created a Meet-Up Group called Buffalo Underground. The purpose of the group is to share my appreciation and create awareness of the arts, culture, history, music, architecture, and unique places in WNY and to support local businesses. I organize and run different events that explore the area in a fun and friendly group setting. In only a short time, Buffalo Underground has grown to over 550 members.
Melanie Chimento is a local resident, who was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She has a Master's Degree from the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College. Her photography of the WNY area has been recognized in area competitions. In addition to her Buffalo Underground Meet-Up Group, she has also started her own tour and event planning company, Buffalo Underground Tours & Events. This is her first solo photography exhibit.
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Margin Manor would be interested to hear from artists who have hanging artwork
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-- With the 2012 presidential election less than eight months away, TV newscasts and newspaper articles are filled with the latest news about the candidates running for office.
While exercising the right to vote is the duty of all Americans, federal employees, both military and civilian, should understand the laws and regulations that outline what constitutes appropriate participation in the political process.
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Bloomfield HillsAcademy Of The Sacred Heart
1250 Kensington Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304
(248)646-8900(Roman Catholic)438 students | Gr. NS-12
Madison HeightsBishop Foley Catholic High School
32000 Campbell Road
Madison Heights, MI, 48071
(248)585-1210(Roman Catholic)343 students | Gr. 9-12
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22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
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(248)646-7717n/a students | Gr. PK-12
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(313)822-0300Waldorf School134 students | Gr. PK-8
RiverviewGabriel Richard Catholic High School
15325 Pennsylvania Rd
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(734)284-1875(Roman Catholic)331 students | Gr. 9-12
DetroitGesu Catholic School
17139 Oak Dr
Detroit, MI, 48221
(313)863-4677(Roman Catholic)167 students | Gr. NS-8
LivoniaLadywood High School
14680 Newburgh Rd
Livonia, MI, 48154
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16825 24 Mile Rd
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(586)781-9151(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)536 students | Gr. 9-12
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1300 Giddings Road
Pontiac, MI, 48340
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Luminescent thin films are produced by a sol-gel process in which a gellable liquid is applied to a substrate to form a thin film, gelled and heated to remove volatile constituents and form a polycrystalline luminescent material.
1. A sol-gel process for producing a thin film of luminescent material on a substrate, the process comprising:
(a) forming a gellable liquid by first dissolving at least one metal alkoxide precursor of at least one constituent of the luminescent material in a water-miscible non-polar solvent, and adding sufficient water to at least partially hydrolize the alkoxide without gelling the solution;
(b) applying the gellable liquid to a substrate to form a thin film;
(c) gelling the film by allowing the film to air dry; and
(d) heating the gelled film to decompose precursors into non-volatile constituents and volatile components, to remove the volatile components, and to convert the non-volatile, non-luminescent constituents into a luminescent material, the heating being carried out in an atmosphere containing a gaseous reactant in order to promote incorporation of the reactant which is ion forming into the luminescent material.
2. A sol-gel process for producing a thin film of luminescent material on a substrate, the process comprising:
(a) forming a gellable liquid by suspending in the liquid a co-precipitate of at least two metal hydroxide prescursors of at least two constituents of the luminescent material in the proportion required to form the luminescent material;
(b) applying the gellable liquid to a substrate to form a thin film;
(c) gelling the film by allowing the film to air dry; and
(d) heating the gelled film to decompose the precursors into non-volatile constituents and volatile components, to remove the volatile components, and to convert the non-volatile, non-luminescent constituents into a luminescent material, the heating being carried out in an atmosphere containing a gaseous reactant which is ion forming in order to promote incorporation of the reactant into the luminescent material.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 812,219, filed Feb. 10, 1986 now abandoned.
This invention relates to a sol-gel process for producing thin films of luminescent material, and to the thin films so produced. More particularly, the invention relates to a sol-gel process in which a non-luminescent gelled film may be converted to a polycrystalline luminescent film by heating below the firing temperature used for conventional powder phosphors.
Recent increasing interest in high brightness, small cathode ray tubes (CRTs) for projection type displays has generated new and more stringent demands for the phosphor coatings, including higher resolution (for large screen displays), and higher thermal stability to withstand required high electron beam excitation densities.
Conventional powder phosphor layers show limited resolution due to light scattering and reflection from the particles. In addition, such layers show very poor thermal conductivity, due in most part to their porosities caused by the relatively small contact areas between particles. Thus, such layers are unable to easily dissipate the heat generated by high electron beam excitation densities.
Single crystal layers, on the other hand, have excellent thermal conductivities due to their lack of porosity, but because of the lack of grain boundaries or other light scattering sources, can have up to 80 percent of their luminescence trapped due to multiple internal reflections between the layer surfaces.
An attractive compromise between a particulate powder layer and a single crystal layer might be offered by a relatively dense polycrystalline layer. Not only would it have excellent thermal conductivity, but it would have little or no light trapping through internal reflections.
However, the production of dense, polycrystalline luminescent layers by known techniques such as sputtering, plasma spraying and chemical vapor deposition, is difficult to achieve in practice, requiring complex equipment and careful control of process parameters. In addition, the choice of materials suitable for use with these various techniques is fairly limited. See, for example, Studer et al., J. Opt. Soc. Am., vol. 45, no. 7, July, 1955, p. 493; and U.S. Pat. No. 3,961,182.
Several investigators have formed luminescent layers by spraying a solution of the constituents onto a heated substrate to form a film, and then heating the film to promote or enhance crystallization. For example, cathodoluminescent films have been formed by this technique by Gilliland et al., Electrochemical Technology, vol. 5, no. 5/6, 1967, p. 303.
The density and adhesion of such a layer has recently been improved by closely controlling the size of the particles brought into contact with the substrate. See European Patent Specification 0 003 148. However, the brightness of such a layer is not as high as would be desired for the most demanding applications, such as projection TV.
Various techniques have been disclosed for producing mixed oxide ceramics and glasses using sols and or gels. For example, in British patent 1,266,494, mixed oxide microspheres are formed by dispersing an aqueous metal salt solution in a non-miscible organic liquid, and adding a base to induce gelling of the dispersed aqueous phase by hydrolysis. The gelled particles are then separated from the organic phase and heated to effect solid state reaction.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,278,632, silica-titania binary glasses are formed on a substrate by: first partially hydrolyzing one metal alkoxide by adding water to a dilute organic solution of the alkoxide; then reacting this solution with another metal alkoxide solution to polymerize the reactants; then coating the solution on a substrate; drying the coating; and heating the coating at a temperature of about 400 to 1000 degrees C. to convert the coating to a glass. Similar techniques for glass formation are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,472,510; 4,420,517 and 4,419,115. However, none of these patents suggests that their processes can be used to make luminescent materials.
It is an object of the present invention to readily produce dense, polycrystalline luminescent thin films from a variety of luminescent materials.
It is another object of the invention to produce such luminescent thin films without the need for complex equipment.
In accordance with the invention, there is provided a sol-gel process for producing a thin film of luminescent material on a substrate, the process comprising:
(a) applying a gellable liquid on a substrate to form a thin film, the liquid comprising:
(1) at least a portion of the constituents or precursors of the constituents of the luminescent material in the proportions required to form the desired luminescent material composition; and
(2) at least one liquid vehicle; the constituents or precursors being present in the vehicle in solution or in colloidal suspension, or partly in solution and partly in colloidal suspension;
(b) gelling the film; and
(c) heating the gelled film below the firing temperature used for conventional powder phosphors to decompose the precursors into von-volatile constituents and volatile components, to remove the volatile components, and to convert the non-volatile, non-luminescent constituents into a dense, polycrystalline luminescent thin film.
In a preferred embodiment, the gellable liquid is formed by first dissolving at least one metal alkoxide precursor in a water-miscible non-polar solvent, and then adding sufficient water to at least partially hydrolyze the alkoxide without gelling the solution.
In another embodiment, the gellable liquid is formed by precipitating at least one metal hydroxide from aqueous solution, washing the precipitate, and suspending the precipitate in the vehicle.
In another embodiment, the luminescent composition is formed in situ by heating the gelled film in an atmosphere containing a vapor of one of the constituents.
FIG. 1 is a scanning electron photomicrograph showing a typical luminiscent thin film of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a section view of a luminescent thin film of the invention on a supporting substrate;
FIG. 3 is a section view of a multilayer structure comprising two luminescent thin films of the invention on a supporting substrate; and
FIG. 4 is a section view of another multilayer structure comprising two luminescent thin films of the invention on a supporting substrate.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the constituents of an oxygen-containing phosphor is introduced into the gellable liquid in the form of an alkoxide. An alkoxide is an alkyl- compound in which the H of the hydroxyl group is replaced by another positive ion such as a metal. Simple examples of alkoxides are the alcoholates, such as the ethylates. A single multivalent replacement ion can take on multiple alkoxy-radicals, such as in tetraethylorthosilicate. Other alkoxides which can be produced from multivalent cations include, for example, aluminates, titanates, vanadates, zirconates, and niobates.
In addition to being soluble in a non-polar solvent (an organic solvent such as an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol), these alkoxides are thermally decomposable to yield the positive ion, oxygen, and a volatile component. Soluble compounds which are capable of thermal decomposition into the constituents and volatile components are referred to herein generally as "precursors".
It is preferred to add as many constituents as possible in the form of alkoxides, because this form is thought to promote the formation of cation-oxygen bonding. However, many constituents are not readily available in the form of alkoxides, and for the sake of convenience at least some of these may be introduced in the form of other precursor compounds. Examples of such compounds are acetates, halides, and nitrates.
It is stressed, however, that at least one of the constituents must be introduced as an alkoxide. This is necessary because in order to render the solution of precursor compounds gellable, it must be activated by the addition of water to promote the partial hydrolysis of the alkoxides.
An excess of water over the stoichiometric amount for hydrolysis will insure against incomplete reaction, which would result in the loss through volatilization of the unreacted constituents upon heating. From 2 to 4 times the stoichiometric amount is preferably added, above which the solution will tend to gel spontaneously in bulk, prior to the formation of a thin film.
In order to maintain close control over the amount of water present and also over the time when hydrolysis is initiated, it is preferred to remove any water of hydration from the precursor compounds prior to their addition to the organic solvent. As is known, this can be accomplished simply by heating.
Hydrolysis will take place at ambient temperatures, but as is known, refluxing at moderate temperatures up to the boiling point of the solution will accelerate the reaction appreciably. In addition, it is known to catalyze the reaction with H+ ions, for example, by the addition of a few drops of a strong acid although such is not necessary to achieve hydrolysis. OH- ions can also catalyze the reaction, but care must be taken to prevent unintended precipitation of the one or more of the solutes.
The resulting activated solution is generally clear and quite stable, having an indefinite shelf life so long as the loss of solvent and water is prevented. However, upon coating a substrate with the solution to form a film, as the solvent and water evaporate, the film will begin to gel, and, typically within a few minutes to an hour, dries to a clear, non-tacky gelled state.
In another embodiment of the invention, at least one of the constituents of an oxygen-containing phosphor is introduced into the gellable liquid in the form of a hydroxide. For example, aqueous-soluble compounds of two or more positive ion constituents are dissolved in water, and then the hydroxides of these positive ions are co-precipitated by the addition of a base such as ammonium hydroxide to the solution.
The precipitate is then recovered by centrifuging, decanting the supernatant liquid, and washing one or more times to remove soluble residue. The washed precipitate is then introduced into a non-solvent liquid vehicle, such as water, and agitated to form a sol, ie, a finely divided colloidal suspension of the precipitate particles in the vehicle.
The sol is generally milky in appearance, and is fairly stable, having a shelf life of up to several weeks. If the particles have begun to settle, they may be resuspended by simple agitation prior to use.
Upon coating a substrate with the sol prepared as above, the vehicle evaporates, leaving a gelled film.
The coating may be applied to the substrate by any convenient means, such as brushing, rolling, dipping, spinning, spraying or simply dropping the gellable liquid onto the substrate and allowing it to spread. The method of application will depend somewhat on the viscosity of the gellable liquid and the coating thickness required.
It is generally preferred to allow the coating to air dry at room temperature, since forced drying, such as by increasing the temperature or moving the air, or both, risks the introduction of microcracks into the coating. However, the occurrence of a few such microcracks in a single coating appears to be tolerable, particularly where up to several coatings are applied to the substrate in order to build up the overall thickness of the phosphor layer. Accordingly, accelerated drying at up to about 300 degrees C. is permissible.
In the gelled state, the coatings are not usually luminescent. They must generally be converted to a crystalline state by heating in order to achieve luminescence. It is a particular advantage of the invention that such conversion may be achieved at temperatures appreciably below (for example, 200 to 300 degrees below) the firing temperatures typically needed to achieve solid state reaction of powder phosphor constituents. This advantage is believed to derive from the intimate relationship between the phosphor constituents in the gelled state. Particularly in the case of the alkoxide precursors, it is known that hydrolysis initiates a polymerization reaction in which positive ion-oxygen-positive ion bonds are formed. Such bonding is postulated to reduce the energy needed to achieve the crystal structure required for luminescence.
For certain desired phosphor compositions, particularly mixed anion phosphors such as the oxyhalides, oxysulfides and oxynitrides, it may not be convenient or possible to introduce the second anion into the gellable liquid. In such cases, it is possible to form the desired composition in situ by heating the gelled coating in the presence of a gaseous reactant containing the anion.
The density of the crystallized film can be influenced to some extent by the size of the colloidal particles in the sol, and also the heating conditions-smaller particles, higher temperatures and longer times in general leading to higher densities. The particle size may be varied by varying the conditions of precipitation as is known.
All starting materials used were at least five nines pure, unless otherwise noted.
Zinc acetate and manganese acetate, were heated to remove their water of hydration. The zinc acetate and manganese acetate in the amount of 1 mole percent of manganese to zinc, were dissolved in a 10:1 molar ratio of ethanol to zinc acetate. Nitric acid was then added to the solution in an amount sufficient to reduce the pH to about 2. Tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) was then added to the solution in a 1:2 molar ratio of silicon to zinc. Water was then added in a 4:1 molar ratio of water to TEOS. The solution was then refluxed at the boiling point of the solution for about 7 hours.
The resultant clear solution was allowed to cool and then a few drops were spread onto a quartz substrate and allowed to air dry for about 5 minutes to form a clear, non-tacky gelled film about 0.5 microns thick. It was then heated at about 1000 degrees C. for about 2 hours. Additional layers were added to build up the thickness to about 15 microns. Each layer was heated under the same conditions as the previous layer to achieve a dense, polycrystalline luminescent film which luminesced green upon both UV and cathode ray excitation.
FIG. 1 is a scanning electron micrograph, taken at a magnification of 600 times, of a layer of a Zn2 SiO4 :Mn luminescent film formed by the above technique. Cracks visible in the layer are advantageous in that they prevent multiple internal reflections, and are largely covered over by subsequently applied layers.
FIG. 2 is a section view of a luminescent structure 20 including a luminescent thin film 21 of the invention on a transparent supporting substrate 22, such as glass or quartz.
Several samples of Zn2 SiO4 :Mn phosphor were prepared according to the procedure of Example 1, except that the substrate was glass and the heating temperature was 600 degrees C. instead of 1000 degrees C. Heating time was varied from about 2 minutes to about 12 hours, and green luminescence under cathode ray excitation was observed to increase in intensity with increasing heating time.
The procedure of Example 1 was followed except that yttrium was substituted for zinc and terbium was substituted for manganese in the amount of 5 mole percent terbium to yttrium. The phosphor film luminesced green upon UV excitation.
The procedure of Example 3 was followed except that cerium was substituted for terbium. The phosphor luminesced blue upon UV excitation.
To a 0.2 molar solution of yttrium nitrate was added europium nitrate in the amount of about 5 mole percent europium to yttrium. The resultant solution was stirred into a beaker containing a 20:1 molar excess of ammonium hydroxide solution at room temperature to co-precipitate yttrium and europium hydroxides. The co-precipitate was centrifuged, and washed several times to remove residual ammonia, leaving a damp paste. This paste was agitated to form a sol. This sol was then sprayed onto a quartz substrate and allowed to dry to a gelled film about 0.2 to 0.5 microns thick. Additional layers were added to achieve a multilayer film having a thickness of about 10 microns. The film was then heated in air at about 1000 degrees C. for about 2 hours to convert it to a dense, polycrystalline film which luminesced red upon both UV and cathode ray excitation.
Several samples of Y2 O3 :Eu red phosphor were prepared according to the procedure of Example 5, except that the substrate was glass and heating was carried out at 600 degrees C. instead of 1000 degrees C. Heating time was varied from about 2 minutes to 12 hours, and the intensity of red luminescence under cathode ray excitation was observed to increase with increasing heating time.
The procedure of Example 5 was followed, except that lanthanum was substituted for yttrium and terbium was substituted for europium. The phosphor film luminesced green upon UV excitation.
The procedure of Example 5 was repeated, except that after heating the film to convert it to lanthanum oxide, the film was again heated, this time in a bromine-containing nitrogen atmosphere at about 1000 degrees C. for about 2 hours to convert the film to lanthanum oxybromide. Such a phosphor film is extremely difficult to achieve by other techniques, due to its hygroscopic nature. The film luminesced green under UV excitation.
The invention has so far been described in terms of heating the film and a substrate to achieve luminescence. However, the heating temperature needed may exceed the softening point of commercially desirable substrates, such as the glass face panel of cathode ray tubes. In such cases, it is possible to achieve localized heating of the film without elevating the substrate to its softening point, such as by the use of microwave, laser, or infrared heating. In the alternative, a combination of furnace heating the coated substrate to below the softening point and locally heating the coating to the desired temperature by one of the above techniques may be used.
The invention has also been described in terms of a layer of a single luminescent material on a supporting substrate, which layer may or may not be built up from a plurality of coatings. However, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, multilayer devices are known which utilize two or more layers of different luminescent compositions. For example, in the CRT field, both high voltage CRTs such as color picture tubes, and low voltage devices such as vacuum fluorescent displays (VFDs), can incorporate two or more luminescent layers of different colors and/or persistences, which layers are selectively excited, for example, by varying the voltage or current. Where such selective excitation is achieved by varying the voltage to vary the penetration distance of the electron beams into the multilayer structure, the device is known as a penetron tube.
Such a device 30 is shown in FIG. 3, where luminescent layers 31 and 32 are supported by substrate 33 of glass or other transparent material. In operation, electron beam 34 at one potential penetrates only to the first layer, producing a characteristic luminescence 35, whereas beam 36 at a second, higher potential penetrates to the second layer, producing a second characteristic luminescence 37. Neutral layer 38 tends to create a threshold level for excitation of the second layer, thus promoting color purity of the device.
In order to insure that the electron beam is able to penetrate layer 31, the layer should generally not be more than about 1 micrometer thick. A particular advantage of the process of the invention is that relatively uniform layers of such thickness are readily achieved.
Another multilayer CRT device 40 is shown in FIG. 4. In this device, luminescent layers 41 and 42, supported by transparent substrate 43, have different excitation and emission characteristics. Such a device enables the use of a luminescent material (in layer 42) which has desirable emission characteristics, but which is unsuitable for excitation by an electron beam. For example, such a material may exhibit excessive degradation under electron bombardment. Such material is thus excited indirectly by radiative transfer 45 from layer 41, which is excited by electron beam 44. Emission 46 results.
Segmented luminescent screens, such as the striped screens used in shadow mask and beam index color tubes, can also be produced by the method of the invention. For example, a pattern of seperate lands of gellable liquid may be disposed on a substrate through a removeable mask in contact with the substrate, and the array processed as described above. Other variations will become apparent to those skilled in the art.
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