Formula LiNbO3
Crystal Growth
Growth Method Czochralski
Max. Diameter (inch) Ø3“
Crystallographic Properties
Crystal Structure
Lattice Constant (nm)
hexagonal
a = 0.5148
b = 0.5148
c = 1.3863
without twins
Physical Properties
Color colorless
Density (g/cm3) 4.64
Melting Point (K) 1527
Thermal Expansion (10-6K-1) a11= 15.4, a33= 7.5
Dielectric Constant ε11 = 85, ε33 = 28.7 (unclamped)
Bandgap (eV) 4
Hardness (Mohs) 5