Crystal Research and Technology
Cryst. Res. Technol. 34 (1999) 519 - Abstract -

V. I. Chani*, K. Shimamura, T. Fukuda

*Center for Interdisciplinary Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8578, Japan
Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan

Flux Growth of KNbO3 Crystals by Pulling-Down Method

The crystals of KNbO3 have been grown by the micro-pulling-down method. Colorless, transparent, and crack-free crystals were produced from the melts containing excess of K2 O as a flux. Growth of relatively large size (up to 2 mm in diameter and up to 30 mm in length) single crystals was found is possible using the crucibles with corresponding nozzle size (up to 2.0 mm in outer diameter). Second harmonic generation was observed in the crystals irradiated by fundamental beam with wavelength about 860 nm.

Keywords: potassium, niobate, fibers, flux, growth, pulling-down


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