CsI(Tl) Scintillator (CsI(Tl) Scintillation Crystal)

Cesium Iodide doped with Thallium (CsI:Tl) is a widely used inorganic scintillation crystal. Boasting a density of 4.51 g/cm³ and a light yield reaching 45% of NaI:Tl, it features an emission peak at 550 nm that matches well with silicon photodiodes. With low afterglow, excellent radiation hardness and non-cleavable structure, it serves as a key component in security screening, high-energy physics experiments and industrial non-destructive testing.

OST Photonics provides customized solutions for CsI(Tl) scintillation products, including bulk crystals, scintillation screens, as well as linear and 2D arrays, tailored to meet specific customer requirements. We also offer low-afterglow CsI(Tl) crystals with an afterglow range of 0.05% to 0.39% measured at 20ms. These specialized crystals preserve the high light yield characteristic of standard CsI(Tl) variants while drastically suppressing afterglow effects. This effectively eliminates image trailing caused by afterglow in scanning radiation imaging systems, significantly enhancing imaging clarity and resolution. As such, they are ideally suited for high-performance imaging applications demanding superior image quality and rapid scanning capabilities.

Application

Medical X-ray & CT Imaging

High Energy Nuclear Physics

‌Nuclear Security & Inspection

Geological Exploration‌

Astronomical Observation‌

Features

High light yield‌

Emission peak at 550 nm‌: Matches ideally with silicon photodiodes and CCDs

‌Low afterglow‌

High density (~4.51 g/cm³)‌

‌Mechanical robustness‌

Production and Supply Capability

Maximum Size: ɸ120mm x 400mm

Available items: monolithic crystal, scintillation screen, linear or 2-D array

Different Types of CsI(Tl) Scintillators

Type

Relative Light Output of NaI(Tl)

Decay time

Afterglow

Standard type

45%

1000 ns

0.5~5%@6ms

Low afterglow type

40%

1000 ns

0.05~0.39%@20ms

Properties

Relative Light Output of NaI(Tl) (%)

low afterglow type: 40; standard type: 45%

Scintillation Decay Time (ns)

1000

Emission Peak Wavelength (nm)

550

Refractive Index (peak wavelength)

1.80

Density(g/cm3)

4.51

Hygroscopic

Slight

Mohs hardness

2

Afterglow

low afterglow type: 0.05~0.39%@20ms;  standard type: 0.5~5%@6ms

Light yield (photons/keV)

low afterglow type: 48; standard type: 54