Application: Metal single crystals are required among others for basic research (surface physics, catalytic chemistry, investigation of material properties, etc.), for monochromators (for X-ray, neutrons, etc.), and electrons (W-needles, LaB6, CeB6, etc.). Properties: The quality of our crystals is characterized by an especially high mosaicity. During the surface application, particular emphasis will be put on the orientation accuracy of the crystallographic direction (orientation accuracy). The especially careful surface conditioning (polishing) allows the direct investigation of up to several 1000 nm spread nuclear terraces after low heat and sputter cycles. Mosaicity of the elements: the mosaicity describes the deviation of the perfect structure of the crystal. It is the angle specification that describes the deviation of a reflective X-ray jet and the ideal reflex angle. A small angle stands for a perfect crystal structure. Orientation accuracy: up to <0,05° Polishing: roughness < 1nm (also at soft elements such as Au or Pb) Geometric: The following crystal geometrics are available. When requesting a quote please specify a geometric shape. In case the desired geometrics are not available please send us a drawing for a quote. Production of metallic single crystals is carried out in most modern equipment with the highest quality requirements. For crystal growth using the Bridgman-, Czochralski- and zone melting techniques only the highest purity starting materials are used. The following metallic single crystals are normally available from the shelf. Please click on view to choose your geometry: