Crystal growth of dislocation-free LiNbO3 single crystals by micro pulling down method

Dae Ho Yoon, Ichiro Yonenaga, Tsuguo Fukuda, Norio Ohnishi

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Abstract

LiNbO3 micro single crystals were succesfully grown by a crystal growth method using a micro nozzle in the bottom of a crucible. By this method, crack-free LiNbO3 single crystals have been grown along the x, y and z axes having diameters of 60-800 μ m, independent of the growth axis, growth rate and melt composition. Very high growth rates of up to 90 mm/h have been used without lessening of crystal quality. The grown crystals were revealed to be free of dislocations and subgrain boundaries up to 500 μ m in diameter, as determined by X-ray topography and etching technique.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)339-343
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume142
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994 Sept 2

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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