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GSO


Properties and Data
Physical Properties
Composition
Gd2SiO5
Chemical Name
Gadolinium Oxyorthosilicate
Molecular Weight
422.586 g/mol
Density
6.7 - 6.71 g/cm3
Mohs Hardness
6
Melting Point
1900 °C (3452 °F)
Crystal System
Monoclinic
Optical Properties
Type
Biaxial (?)
Refractive Index
n = 1.87
Dispersion Factor
?
Birefringence
?
Additional Information
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Variants and Types
Ce:GSO
Ce:GSO
Color: Colorless
Fluorescence: Blue
Cause: Cerium Ions
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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