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GAGG


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
Gd3Al2Ga3O12

Gadolinium Aluminium Gallium Oxide
alt. Gadolinium Aluminium Gallium Garnet
Density
6.6 - 7.08 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
6.5 - 8
Crystal System
Isometric
Optical Properties
Type
Isotropic
Refractive Index
n = 1.9 - 1.95
Dispersion Factor
0.033

Additional Properties
Inherent
Paramagnetic
Additional Information
This material is awaiting an article to be written...
Variants and Types
Ce:GAGG
Ce:GAGG
Color: Yellow
Fluorescence: Yellow
Cause: Cerium Ions
Used for Lasers, Sensors, Gamma Arrays
Production and Synthesis
Czochralski Method
Czochralski Method
Involves pulling a crystal (boule) upward from a molten solution. Produces some of the purest crystals but requires a cleanroom environment.





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