Method of growing single crystals of neodymium pentaphosphate
US4043860A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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