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YVO4


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
YVO4

Yttrium Orthovanadate
Density
4.24 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
5
Crystal System
Tetragonal
Optical Properties
Type
Uniaxial (+)
Refractive Index
nω = 1.9447 - 1.9929
nε = 2.1486 - 2.2154
Dispersion Factor
?
Birefringence
δ = 0.2039 - 0.2225
Additional Information
This material is awaiting an article to be written...
Variants and Types
Nd:YVO4
Nd:YVO4
Color: Purple, Blue, Green, Yelloow
Cause: Neodymium Ions
Used for Lasers
Cr:Nd:YVO4
Cr:Nd:YVO4
Color: Green
Cause: Chromium and Neodymium Ions
Used for Lasers
Pr:YVO4
Pr:YVO4
Color: Green, Lime, Yellow
Cause: Praseodymium Ions
Used for Lasers
Tm:Ho:YVO4
Tm:Ho:YVO4
Color: Pink
Cause: Thulium and Holmium Ions
Used for 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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