Bismuth germanate
- CAS number
- 12233-56-6
- Molecular weight
- 1245.68
- Molecular formula / chemical symbol
- Bi4Ge3O12
Description
Bismuth germanium oxide (BGO, chemical formula Bi4Ge3O12 (evlitine structure) or the less common type Bi12GeO20) is an inorganic chemical compound with main use as a scintillator. It forms cubic crystals.
USES
High-energy physics, nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, nuclear industry and oil exploration, there is a wide range of applications.