Characteristics of the bismuth germinate crystal include that fact that it

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Bismuth germinate (Bi₄Ge₃O₁₂) is commonly known as BGO.Bismuth has a high atomic number and is therefore very good at stopping the 511-keV photons.BGO is unfortunately a relatively slow scintillator and also yields a relatively small amount of light compared with NaI (Tl).In addition, BGO has poor energy resolution that requires energy windows that span from about 350 to 650 keV.The stopping power of BGO compensates for its other deficiencies, and it is still a good scintillator for 2D-dedicated PET scanners.

Characteristics of the Bismuth Germinate Crystal Include That Fact That