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LuAG


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
Lu3Al5O12

Lutetium Aluminium Oxide
alt. Lutetium Aluminium Garnet
Density
6.7 - 6.71 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
8 - 8.5
Melting Point
2020 °C (3668 °F)
Crystal System
Isometric
Optical Properties
Type
Isotropic
Refractive Index
n = 1.84 - 1.9
Dispersion Factor
0.025
Additional Information
This material is awaiting an article to be written...
Variants and Types
Ce:LuAG
Ce:LuAG
Color: Yellow, Lime, Green
Fluorescence: Lime
Cause: Cerium Ions
Used for Lasers, Sensors
Pr:LuAG
Pr:LuAG
Color: Teal, Pale Green
Fluorescence: Salmon
Cause: Praseodymium Ions
Used for Lasers, Sensors
Tm:LuAG
Tm:LuAG
Color: Pale Yellow, Pale Green
Cause: Thulium Ions
Used for Specialty Lasers
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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