Looking fur compounds with optical properties comparable or better than tho
se of urea we have performed crystallization tests on phenylurea, 1,1-dimet
hylurea and 1,3-dimethylurea. Appreciable results have been obtained for 1,
3-dimethylurea grown by the normal freezing method. The ingots display good
keeping and mechanical properties. Phase matching has been achieved with a
n encouraging doubling efficiency. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science S
.A.