Development of a KDP crystal growth system based on TRM and characterization of the grown crystals

Abstract

A solution growth system has been built based on temperature reduction method [1]. A few KDP crystals were grown by the system up to 160×40×38 mm dimensions. Spectrophotometer transmission spectra from (100) planes of the grown crystals show about 86 % transmission in the visible region. XRD analysis, laser damage threshold, and microhardness of the crystals were determined. The etching behavior of surface features of grown KDP single crystals was studied in different etchants.

Growth of a KDP (KH2PO4) twin crystal and comparison of its characteristics with a single crystal

“…Based on previous experiments [3][4][5] KDP crystals have been grown by slow cooling method. Merck powders were used for crystal growth.…”

Effect of La3+ ions on the habit of KDP crystals

“…To investigate influence of impurity in the growth procedure of KDP crystal, pure and doped KDP crystals with lanthanum chloride of 4 wt% as an impurity were grown in a system based on the temperature reduction method described earlier [10]. Seed dimensions were about 5×3×3 mm, and pH of solution growth was determined as 3.5.…”