Large single crystals of advanced functional materials are necessary for detailed physical property measurements. This is particularly true with polar oxides. Using a top-seeded solution growth method, we have grown centimeter size crystals of new polar materials - BaTeMo2O9, Na2TeW2O9 (figure), Zn2TeMoO7, LiFeP2O7, and K3V5O14. SHG, piezoelectricity, and polarization were measured. Optical transmission spectra indicate these crystals exhibit a broad transparency range, suggesting potential IR laser applications. Crystal growth details and functional property measurements will be described.

Top-seeded solution crystal growth and characterization of multifunctional materials

244th National Meeting (2012)

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