Yttrium Vanadate Single Crystal (YVO4) Description
Yttrium Vanadate (YVO₄) Single Crystal is a widely used synthetic crystalline material known for its excellent physical and optical properties. With its broad transmission range, high transparency, significant birefringence coefficient, and ease of processing, YVO₄ is a key material in the field of fibre optic communication. It plays a critical role in passive optical components such as optical isolators, rotators, delay lines, and polarizers.
Yttrium Vanadate Single Crystal (YVO4) Applications
- Fibre optic communication
- Optical isolators
- Optical rotators
- Optical delay lines
- Polarizers
- Other passive optical devices
Yttrium Vanadate Single Crystal (YVO4) Packaging
Our products are packaged in customised cartons of various sizes based on the dimensions of the materials. Smaller items are securely packaged in PP cartons, while larger items are placed in custom wooden crates. We adhere strictly to custom packaging regulations and utilise appropriate cushioning materials to ensure optimal protection during transport.
Packaging: Carton, wooden crate, paper drum, iron drum, or custom.
Please see the packaging details for your information.
Yttrium Vanadate Single Crystal (YVO4) FAQs
Q1: What is Yttrium Vanadate (YVO₄) Single Crystal?
A Yttrium Vanadate (YVO₄) Single Crystal is a synthetic crystal known for its excellent optical and physical properties, such as a broad transmission range, high transparency, and significant birefringence. It is frequently used in optical applications such as fibre optic communication.
Q2: What are the key properties of YVO₄ Single Crystal?
- Broad wavelength range (400-5000 nm)
- High optical transparency
- Significant birefringence coefficient
- High damage threshold
- Excellent thermal conductivity
Q3: What are the main applications of YVO₄ Single Crystal?
YVO₄ is commonly used in optical communication, including components such as optical isolators, rotators, delay lines, and polarizers, as well as in other passive optical devices.
Comparison Table
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Property
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Yttrium Vanadate (YVO₄)
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α-Barium Borate (α-BBO)
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Wavelength range
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400-5000 nm
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200-2500 nm
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Density
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4.22 g/cm³
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3.64 g/cm³
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Refractive index (no, ne)
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no = 1.82,ne = 1.94
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no = 1.65,ne = 1.70
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Birefringence
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High
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Very high
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Thermal conductivity
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aa = 4.43 × 10-6 /K, ac = 11.37 × 10-6 /K
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5.3 W/m-K
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Damage threshold
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>1 GW/cm²
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~0.2 GW/cm² (dependent on wavelength)
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Hardness (Mohs)
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5
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5
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Light transmission
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High (wide transmission range)
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High (wide transmission range)
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Use
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Optical isolators, rotators, polarizers, delay lines in fibre optic communication
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Nonlinear optical devices, frequency doubling, optical parametric oscillators (OPOs)
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Orientation accuracy
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< 6 arc minutes
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< 3 arc minutes
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Surface quality
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20/10
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20/10
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Coating
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Customisable per customer requirements
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Customisable based on customer requirements
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Cost
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Generally less expensive
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Typically more expensive due to nonlinear properties
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Crystallisation method
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Czochralski method
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Czochralski method
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Specification
Basic Characteristics
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Wavelength Range
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400-5000 nm
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Density
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4.22 g/cm3
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Hygroscopicity
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Non-hygroscopic
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Mohs Hardness
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5
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Thermal Conductivity
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aa = 4.43 × 10⁻⁶ /K, ac = 11.37 × 10⁻⁶ /K
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Damage Threshold
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>1 GW/cm²
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Sellmeier Equation
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no² = 3.77834 + 0.069736 / (λ² - 0.04724) - 0.0108133λ²
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ne² = 4.59905 + 0.110534 / (λ² - 0.04813) - 0.0122676λ²
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Product Specifications
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Crystal Type
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YVO₄ Crystal
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Wavelength Range
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400-5000 nm
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Processing Thickness
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0.1-30 mm
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Orientation Precision
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< 6 arc min
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Parallelism
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< 10 arc sec
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Surface Finish
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20/10
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Flatness
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λ/8
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Optical Aperture
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> 95%
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Coating
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Customizable as per customer request
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*The above product information is based on theoretical data. For specific requirements and detailed inquiries, please contact us.
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