Properties of PET Scintillators
| Scintillator | Relative light output (NaI(Tl) = 100) | Decay time (ns) | Thickness for 90% efficiency at 511 keV (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NaI(Tl) | 100 | 230 | 6.6 |
| BGO | 15 | 300 | 2.4 |
| LSO, LYSO | 70 | 40 | 2.7 |
| GSO:Ce | 25 | 60 | 3.3 |
| BaF2 | 28 | 0.8 (15%), 640 (85%) | 5.1 |
| CsF | 5 | 2.5 | 5.4 |
| LaBr3 | 150 | 35 | 4.9 |
GSO = gadolinium oxyorthosilicate.