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4187095 
Journal Article 
Growth of Hg2Cl2 and Hg2Br2 single crystals by physical vapor transport 
Kim, JooSoo; Trivedi, SB; Soos, J; Gupta, N; Palosz, W 
2008 
Yes 
Journal of Crystal Growth
ISSN: 0022-0248 
310 
10 
2457-2463 
WOS:000256237400007 
Large crystals of Hg2Cl2 and Hg2Br2 (48 mm in diameter, up to 600 g in weight) have been grown by the physical vapor transport (PVT) technique in closed ampoules in vertical configuration without contact with the ampoule walls. The starting materials have been pre-purified by resublimation. Seed selection has been accomplished by having a narrow tubing at the tip of the growth ampoule. Thermochemical analysis of the system is done and discussed. The grown crystals show good transparency and good crystallographic quality. An acousto-optic modulator built from the Hg2Cl2 crystal showed good performance consistent with predicted device parameters. (C) 2008 Published by Elsevier B.V. 
purification; growth from vapor; halides; acousto-optic materials; filters 
• Inorganic Mercury Salts (2)
     Mercurous Chloride
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