F. Matsumoto et al., GROWTH OF TWIN-FREE (100) INP SINGLE-CRYSTALS BY THE LIQUID ENCAPSULATED VERTICAL BRIDGMAN TECHNIQUE, Journal of crystal growth, 132(1-2), 1993, pp. 348-350
We have successfully grown twin-free [100] InP crystals with 50 mm dia
meter by the liquid encapsulated vertical Bridgman technique. In order
to avoid twin formation in the crystals, a flat-bottom crucible was u
sed instead of conventional crucibles with a conical part.