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YSGG


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
Y3Sc2Ga3O12

Yttrium Scandium Gallium Oxide
alt. Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet
Density
5.2 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
8
Crystal System
Isometric
Optical Properties
Type
Isotropic
Refractive Index
n = 1.93
Dispersion Factor
?
Additional Information
This material is awaiting an article to be written...
Variants and Types
Er:Cr:YSGG
Er:Cr:YSGG
Color: Dark Yellow-Green
Cause: Erbium and Chromium Ions
Used for Lamp Pumped Medical Applications
Er:YSGG
Er:YSGG
Color: Salmon, Orange
Cause: Erbium Ions
Effect: Color Change
Used for Far Infrared Medical 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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