NaI, CeBr, LaBr, etc.
Inorganic scintillators are usually crystals grown in high-temperature furnaces. They include:
- lithium iodide (LiI)
- sodium iodide (NaI)
- cesium iodide (CsI)
- zinc sulfide (ZnS)
Plastic Scintillators
- The scintillation emission of a typical plastic scintillator has a maximum of around 425 nm.
- Plastic scintillators are characterized by a relatively large light output — typically 25-30% of NaI(Tl) — and a short decay time of around 2 ns.