Experimental setup for rapid crystallization using favoured chemical potential and hydrodynamic conditions

Authors
Dixit, VK Rodrigues, BV Bhat, HL
Citation
Vk. Dixit et al., Experimental setup for rapid crystallization using favoured chemical potential and hydrodynamic conditions, B MATER SCI, 24(5), 2001, pp. 455-459
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
ISSN journal
02504707 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
455 - 459
Database
ISI
SICI code
0250-4707(200110)24:5<455:ESFRCU>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The rapid crystallization of KH2PO4 (KDP) from solution is demonstrated at a rate up to approximate to 7.5 mm/day along [100] and 22 mm/day along [001 ] in a crystallizer of 51 capacity, using accelerated crucible rotation tec hnique (ACRT) and simulated platform geometry for controlling the hydrodyna mic conditions. On an experimental basis we have grown the crystals up to 4 0 x 43 x 66 mm(3) size in about 3 days. Comparative analysis of the main st ructural and optical properties of crystals grown by conventional and rapid crystallization technique, is discussed.