Growth and characterization of KBi(WO4)2 single crystals by H. D. Xie, D. Z. Shen, X. Q. Wang, and G. Q. Shen

Crystal Research and Technology

Cryst. Res. Technol. 42, 18 (2007) - Abstract -

Growth and characterization of KBi(WO₄)₂ single crystals

H. D. Xie, D. Z. Shen, X. Q. Wang, and G. Q. Shen

Institute of Functional Crystal and Film, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P.R. China

Keywords	potassium bismuth tungstate, crystal growth, characterization, optical properties
PACS	81.10.-h, 78.20.-e
DOI	10.1002/crat.200610763

Potassium bismuth tungstate [KBi(WO₄)₂] single crystals with dimensions up to 20mm x 15mm x 15mm have been successfully grown by using the top-seeded solution growth technique and K₂W₂O₇ as solvent. Experiments show that this crystal is unstable in a strong acid or alkali environment and has a blue fluorescence emission. The density, hardness, melting point, absorption edge, transparency range, prominent Raman shift frequency are 7.57g/cm³, 238kg/mm², 800°C, 380nm, 400-5450nm, 868cm^-1 respectively.

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