Growth and characterization of LiCaGaF6

Optically clear LiCaGaF6 (LiCGaF) single crystals up to 15 mm length were grown by the Czochralski method from CaF2 deficient melts. The substance melts incongruently at 751 °C. No significant deviations of the crystal composition from the nominal stoichiometry Li:Ca:Ga=1:1:1 could be found. X‐ray s...

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Published in:Crystal research and technology (1979) 2005-01, Vol.40 (1-2), p.26-31
Main Authors: Sani, E., Rabe, M., Reck, G., Becker, P., Roßberg, M., Bertram, R., Klimm, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
fluorides
hydrolysis
laser crystals
phase diagram
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Summary:Optically clear LiCaGaF6 (LiCGaF) single crystals up to 15 mm length were grown by the Czochralski method from CaF2 deficient melts. The substance melts incongruently at 751 °C. No significant deviations of the crystal composition from the nominal stoichiometry Li:Ca:Ga=1:1:1 could be found. X‐ray structure analysis revealed that the substance crystallizes in the colquiriite type structure. LiCaGaF6 is transparent for optical wavelengths >140 – 150 nm. The thermal expansion of the trigonal crystals is α11 = α22 = 18.7×10‐6 K‐1 perpendicular [001] and α33 = 2.7×10‐6 K‐1 parallel [001]. (© 2005 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
ISSN:0232-1300
1521-4079
DOI:10.1002/crat.200410304