FormulaMgO
Crystal Growth
Growth MethodArc Melting
Growth Direction[100]
Max. Diameter (inch)Ø 2”
Crystallographic Properties
Crystal Structure
Lattice Constant (nm)
cubic
a = 0.4203
without twins
cleavage plane (100)
Physical Properties
Colorcolorless
Density (g/cm3)3.58
Melting Point (K)3073
Thermal Expansion (10-6K-1)12.8
Dielectric Constant9.8
Loss Tangent (@ 77K, 10GHz)~ 9x 10-3
Hardness (Mohs)5.8