Description

Yttrium Vanadate Single Crystal Substrate is a high-purity, crystalline material prized for its exceptional optical and structural properties. This compound serves as a critical engineered substrate for advanced thin-film deposition and epitaxial growth processes. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the optoelectronics, laser technology, and semiconductor sectors requiring precise lattice-matching and superior surface quality.

Application

• Optical Substrates: Used as a high-quality substrate for epitaxial growth of functional oxide thin films in optoelectronic devices.
• Laser Host Crystals: Serves as a base material for doping with rare-earth ions (e.g., Nd³⁺, Er³⁺) to create solid-state laser gain media.
• Nonlinear Optical Devices: Employed in frequency conversion applications such as second harmonic generation (SHG) due to its favorable nonlinear optical coefficients.
• Polarizing Optics: Utilized in the fabrication of birefringent elements and polarizers for specialized optical systems.
• Acoustic-Optic Modulators: Acts as a substrate material for surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices and acousto-optic modulators.
• Research & Development: Provides a model substrate for fundamental studies in materials science, surface physics, and crystal growth.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Vanadate Single Crystal Substrate
CAS No.	13566-12-6
Molecular Formula	YVO₄
Molecular Weight	203.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Yttrium Orthovanadate; Yttrium(III) Vanadate; YVO4; Yttrium Vanadium Oxide (YVO4); Yttrium Vanadate Crystal; YVO4 Substrate; Yttrium Vanadate(IV); Tetragonal Yttrium Vanadate
EINECS	236-966-3

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Vanadate Single Crystal Substrates are manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high crystallographic perfection and surface integrity. Each lot is characterized for orientation, lattice parameters, and surface quality. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as orientation, dimensions, surface roughness, and defect density to meet the stringent requirements of advanced research and production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light and physical damage. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) in a clean, dry environment to prevent surface contamination. Handle with clean, powder-free gloves or tools to maintain substrate surface quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow, transparent single crystal wafer
Crystal Structure	Zircon-type Tetragonal
Orientation	(001), (100), or as requested
Dimensions (Typical)	10x10x0.5 mm, customizable
Surface Orientation Accuracy	< 0.5°
Surface Roughness (Ra)	< 5 Å (epi-ready polished)
Lattice Constant (a-axis)	~7.12 Å
Lattice Constant (c-axis)	~6.29 Å
Dislocation Density	< 10³ cm⁻²

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.