Crystals And Crystal Growth

Author : Wilfred Carter
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Crystal growth
ISBN : 1634637917

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Crystals and Crystal Growth by Wilfred Carter Pdf

Hydrothermal crystal growth offers a complementary alternative to many of the classical techniques of crystal growth used to synthesise new materials and grow bulk crystals for specific applications. This specialised technique is often capable of growing crystals at temperatures well below their melting points and thus potentially offers routes to new phases or the growth of bulk crystals with less thermal strain. Borate crystals are widely used as nonlinear optical, laser and luminescent materials due to their diversified structures, and good chemical and physical properties. The growth of high-quality borate crystals is required for their applications. A fundamental problem for borate crystal growth is the high-temperature melt structures in the crystal growth systems. This book discusses several crystals and the crystal growth processes.

Author : Alan Holden,Phylis Morrison
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Science
ISBN : 0262580500

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Crystals and Crystal Growing by Alan Holden,Phylis Morrison Pdf

Experiments and problems to be done by the non-specialist to aid in his understanding of crystals.

Author : Franz E. Rosenberger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642812750

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Fundamentals of Crystal Growth I by Franz E. Rosenberger Pdf

The intrinsic properties of a solid, i. e. , the properties that result from its specific structure, can be largely modified by crystallographic and chem ical defects. The formation of these defects is governed by the heat and mass transfer conditions which prevail on and near a crystal-nutrient in terface during crystallization. Hence, both the growth of highly perfect crystals and the preparation of samples having predetermined defect-induced (extrinsic) properties require a thorough understanding of the reaction and transport mechanisms that govern crystallization from vapors, solutions and melts. Crystal growth, as a science, is therefore mostly concerned with the chemistry and physics of heat and mass transport in these fluid-solid phase transitions. Solid-solid transitions are, at this time, not widely employed for high quality single-crystal production. Transport concepts are largely built upon equilibrium considerations, i. e. , on thermodynamic and phase equilibrium concepts. Hence to supply a "workable" foundation for the succeeding discussions, this text begins in Chapter 2 with a concise treatment of thermodynamics which emphasizes applications to mate rials preparation. After working through this chapter, the reader should feel at ease with often (particularly among physicists) unfamiliar entities such as chemical potentials, fugacities, activities. etc. Special sections on ther mochemical calculations (and their pitfalls) and compilations of thermochemi cal data conclude the second chapter. Crystal growth can be called. in a wide sense, the science and technology of controlling phase transitions that lead to (single crystalline) solids.

Author : John Joseph Gilman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015004472893

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The Art and Science of Growing Crystals by John Joseph Gilman Pdf

Author : Heinz K. Henisch
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486689158

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Crystal Growth in Gels by Heinz K. Henisch Pdf

First book ever printed on growing crystals in a gel medium provides thorough descriptions of the procedure, its history and future potential. "Concise and readable."—Science. 42 illus. 1970 edition.

Author : Keshra Sangwal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119461579

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Nucleation and Crystal Growth by Keshra Sangwal Pdf

A unique text presenting practical information on the topic of nucleation and crystal growth processes from metastable solutions and melts Nucleation and Crystal Growth is a groundbreaking text thatoffers an overview and description of the processes and phenomena associated with metastability of solutions and melts. The author—a noted expert in the field—puts the emphasis on low-temperature solutions that are typically involved in crystallization in a wide range of industries. The text begins with a review of the basic knowledge of solutions and the fundamentals of crystallization processes. The author then explores topics related to the metastable state of solutions and melts from the standpoint of three-dimensional nucleation and crystal growth. Nucleation and Crystal Growth is the first text that contains a unified description and discussion of the many processes and phenomena occurring in the metastable zone of solutions and melts from the consideration of basic concepts of structure of crystallization. This important text: Outlines an interdisciplinary approach to the topic and offers an essential guide for crystal growth practitioners in materials science, physics, and chemical engineering Contains a comprehensive content that details the crystallization processes starting from the initial solutions and melts, all the way through nucleation, to the final crystal products Presents a unique focus and is the first book on understanding, and exploiting, metastability of solutions and melts in crystallization processes Written for specialists and researchers in the fields of materials science, condensed matter physics, and chemical engineering. Nucleation and Crystal Growth is a practical resource filled with hands-on knowledge of nucleation and crystal growth processes from metastable solutions and melts.

Author : Vadim Glebovsky
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781839626746

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Crystal Growth by Vadim Glebovsky Pdf

In this book, a variety of topics related to crystal growth is extensively discussed. The topics encompass the physics of growing single crystals of different functional materials, single-crystalline thin films, and even the features of crystallization of biofats and oils. It is intended to provide information on advancements in technologies for crystal growth to physicists, researches, as well as engineers working with single-crystalline functional materials.

Author : Piet Hartman
Publisher : North-Holland
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951000771391C

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Crystal Growth by Piet Hartman Pdf

Author : R. A. Laudise
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822014253447

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The Growth of Single Crystals by R. A. Laudise Pdf

Author : A.A. Chernov,H. Müller-Krumbhaar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642689383

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Modern Theory of Crystal Growth I by A.A. Chernov,H. Müller-Krumbhaar Pdf

Our understanding of the basic processes of crystal growth has meanwhile reached the level of maturity at least in the phenomenological concepts. This concerns for example the growth of pure crystals from a low-density nutrient phase like vapor or dilute solution with various aspects of pattern formation like spiral and layer growth, facetting and roughening, and the stability of smooth macroscopic shapes, as well as basic mechanisms of impurity incorporation in melt growth of (in this sense) simple materials like silicon or organic model substances. In parallel the experimental techniques to quantitatively ana lyze the various growth mechanisms have also reached a high level of reproducibility and precision, giving reliable tests on theoretical predictions. These basic concepts and appli cations to experiments have been recently reviewed by one of us (A. A. C. ) in "Modern Crystallography III. Crystal Growth" (Springer Series on Solid State Sciences, 1983). It has to be emphasized, however, that for practical applications we are still unable to quantitatively calculate many important parameters like kinetic coefficients from first principles. For mixed systems such as complex oxides, solutions and systems with chemi cal reactions, our degree of understanding is even lower. As a few examples for present achievements we note that experiments with vapour and molecular beam condensation of alkali halides confirmed the qualitatively predicted mechanisms of screw dislocations and two-dimensional nucleation for layer-growth.

Author : Ivan V. Markov
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789812382450

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Crystal Growth for Beginners by Ivan V. Markov Pdf

This is the first-ever textbook on the fundamentals of nucleation, crystal growth and epitaxy. It has been written from a unified point of view and is thus a non-eclectic presentation of this interdisciplinary topic in materials science. The reader is required to possess some basic knowledge of mathematics and physics. All formulae and equations are accompanied by examples that are of technological importance. The book presents not only the fundamentals but also the state of the art in the subject. The second revised edition includes two separate chapters dealing with the effect of the Enrich-Schwoebel barrier for down-step diffusion, as well as the effect of surface active species, on the morphology of the growing surfaces. In addition, many other chapters are updated accordingly. Thus, it serves as a valuable reference book for both graduate students and researchers in materials science.

Author : Ichiro Sunagawa
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139444323

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Crystals by Ichiro Sunagawa Pdf

How do crystals nucleate and grow? Why and how do crystals form such a wide variety of morphologies, from polyhedral to dendritic and spherulitic forms? These are questions that have been posed since the seventeenth century, and are still of vital importance today both for modern technology, and to understand the Earth's interior and the formation of minerals by living organisms. In this book, Ichiro Sunagawa sets out clearly the atomic processes behind crystal growth, and describes case studies of complex systems from diamond, calcite and pyrite, to crystals formed through biomineralization, such as the aragonite of shells, and apatite of teeth. Essential reading for advanced graduates and researchers in mineralogy and materials science.

Author : Allan Myerson
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080533515

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Handbook of Industrial Crystallization by Allan Myerson Pdf

Crystallization is an important separation and purification process used in industries ranging from bulk commodity chemicals to specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In recent years, a number of environmental applications have also come to rely on crystallization in waste treatment and recycling processes. The authors provide an introduction to the field of newcomers and a reference to those involved in the various aspects of industrial crystallization. It is a complete volume covering all aspects of industrial crystallization, including material related to both fundamentals and applications. This new edition presents detailed material on crystallization of biomolecules, precipitation, impurity-crystal interactions, solubility, and design. Provides an ideal introduction for industrial crystallization newcomers Serves as a worthwhile reference to anyone involved in the field Covers all aspects of industrial crystallization in a single, complete volume

Author : E.I. Givargizov,A.M. Mel'nikova
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461505372

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Growth of Crystals by E.I. Givargizov,A.M. Mel'nikova Pdf

Growth of Crystals, Volume 21 presents a survey, with detailed analysis, of the scientific and technological approaches, and results obtained, by leading Russian crystal growth specialists from the late 1990's to date. The volume contains 16 reviewed chapters on various aspects of crystal and crystalline film growth from various phases (vapour, solution, liquid and solid). Both fundamental aspects, e.g. growth kinetics and mechanisms, and applied aspects, e.g. preparation of technically important materials in single-crystalline forms, are covered. A large portion of the volume is devoted to film growth, including film growth from eutectic melt, from amorphous solid state, kinetics of lateral epitaxy and film growth on specially structured substrates. An important chapter in this section covers heteroepitaxy of non-isovalent A3B5 semiconductor compounds, which have important applications in the field of photonics. The volume also includes a detailed analysis of the structural aspects of a broad range of laser crystals, information that is invaluable for successfully growing perfect, laser-effective, single crystals.

Author : Tsuguo Fukuda,Valery I. Chani
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540712954

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Shaped Crystals by Tsuguo Fukuda,Valery I. Chani Pdf

This volume offers an overview of the growth of shaped crystals (oxides, fluorides, etc.) by the micro-pulling-down technique. Both melt and solution (flux) growth are considered. The advantages and disadvantages of the method are discussed in detail and compared with related crystal-growth processes. The authors attempt to give a practical introduction to this technique, thereby also explaining how its application can help to solve problems commonly encountered in other melt-growth methods.