Novel non-Pb flux system for the preparation of yttrium and rare earth iron gallium and aluminum garnets

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Mater. Res. Bull.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-5408(77)90147-7· OSTI ID:7298821

Bonner, W A

A flux composed of lithium and rare earth molybdates has been found to be an effective transfer medium for the preparation of yttrium and rare earth iron gallium and aluminum garnets. Magnetic bubble domain properties of epitaxial iron garnet films grown from the molybdate flux are easily controlled by virtue of the transfer process including dimensional control for submicron thick films. The properties of these films compare well to those grown from the PbO . B/sub 2/O/sub 3/ flux, but the films are contaminant free. This is particularly important for the growth of Nd-doped YAG laser films. Stability region of the garnet phase in the Li/sub 2/MoO/sub 4/-Y/sub 2/O/sub 3/-MoO/sub 3/ pseudo-ternary system and solubility are discussed as related to crystal and film growth.

• Research Organization: Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ
• OSTI ID: 7298821
• Journal Information: Mater. Res. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Res. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 12:3; ISSN MRBUA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
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Cermets
& Refractories-- Preparation & Fabrication
ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
EPITAXY
EUROPIUM COMPOUNDS
EUROPIUM OXIDES
FERRITE GARNETS
GALLIUM COMPOUNDS
GALLIUM OXIDES
MINERALS
MOLYBDENUM COMPOUNDS
MOLYBDENUM OXIDES
NEODYMIUM COMPOUNDS
NEODYMIUM OXIDES
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RARE EARTH COMPOUNDS
SYNTHESIS
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
YTTRIUM COMPOUNDS