Growth, morphology and mechanism of rare earth vanadate crystals under mild hydrothermal conditions

K. Byrappa, C. K. Chandrashekar, B. Basavalingu, K. M. LokanathaRai, S. Ananda, M. Yoshimura

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Abstract

Single crystals of RVO4 (R=Y,Gd) doped with optically active element like Nd have been obtained under mild hydrothermal conditions (T=240 °C, P∼80 bars). A detailed mechanism of the crystallization process, which helps in the considerable reduction of the PT conditions of the growth of these high-melting (m.p.>1800 °C) crystals has been formulated. The crystals obtained have been subjected to morphological, X-ray powder diffraction and infrared spectroscopic studies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)94-101
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume306
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Aug 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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