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GdVO4


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
GdVO4
Chemical Name
Gadolinium Orthovanadate
Molecular Weight
272.191 g/mol
Density
5.48 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
4.6 - 5
Melting Point
1780 °C (3236 °F)
Crystal System
Tetragonal
Optical Properties
Type
Biaxial (+)
Refractive Index
nω = 2.01685
nε = 2.25431
Dispersion Factor
?
Birefringence
δ = 0.23746
Additional Information
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Variants and Types
Nd:GdVO4
Nd:GdVO4
Color: Purple, Orange
Cause: Neodymium 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.
References
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