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Method of growing single crystals of neodymium pentaphosphate

US4043860A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1977
Grant dateAug 23, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 24, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S117/90
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Single crystals of neodymium pentaphosphate greater than one centimeter in size and of high purity and quality are grown from polyphosphoric acid solutions using the combination of a dilute solution, seeding, growth temperatures of 500.degree. to 650.degree. C, and a double crucible configuration.

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