Lithium niobate LN

Lithium niobate LN

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Opticrystal
Category
Optical Crystals
Origin
China

Lithium niobate LN is an inorganic substance with a chemical formula of LiNbO3. It is a negative crystal and a ferroelectric crystal . The polarized lithium niobate crystal has many properties such as piezoelectricity, ferroelectricity, photoelectricity, nonlinear optics, and thermoelectricity. High-performance materials with photorefractive effects at the same time. Lithium niobate crystal is a good piezoelectric transduction material, ferroelectric material , electro-optic material , as an electro-optic material, it plays an optical modulation role in optical communication, and is widely used in parametric oscillators, frequency doubling, acousto-optic devices, and optical modulation device. The incorporation of MgO can effectively improve the anti-damage threshold of the crystal.

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Dimensions
3", 4", 6", 8" Ingot and Wafer (SAW/Optical Grade)
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Overview

Lithium niobate LN is an inorganic substance with a chemical formula of LiNbO3. It is a negative crystal and a ferroelectric crystal . The polarized lithium niobate crystal has many properties such as piezoelectricity, ferroelectricity, photoelectricity, nonlinear optics, and thermoelectricity. High-performance materials with photorefractive effects at the same time. Lithium niobate crystal is a good piezoelectric transduction material, ferroelectric material , electro-optic material , as an electro-optic material, it plays an optical modulation role in optical communication, and is widely used in parametric oscillators, frequency doubling, acousto-optic devices, and optical modulation device. The incorporation of MgO can effectively improve the anti-damage threshold of the crystal.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Dimensions3", 4", 6", 8" Ingot and Wafer (SAW/Optical Grade)
dopingUndoped or dopable MgO
Crystal rod length≥50mm
Wafer Thickness0.25, 0.35, 0.50(mm) can be customized
TangentialY42°/Y36°/Y128°/X/Y/Z can be customized according to customer needs
surface treatmentPolished on one side, Polished on both sides
TTV< 5µm
Warpage≤40µm
Oriented Edge Width32.0±2.0mm can be customized
polished surface RaRoughness Ra≤1nm
Chamfer [@45° or round edge]0.1mm@45° or round edge
Lattice parametersa=0.515Å, c=13.863Å, Z=6Å
melting point125 0 ±5°C
Curie point1140±5℃
Moh's hardness5
density4.6 5 g/ cm3
Deliquescencenot deliquescent
Dielectric constantε11/ε0=85; ε33/ε0=29.5
Thermal expansion coefficient [@25℃]a1=a2=2×10 -6 / ℃ , a3=2.2×10 -6 / ℃ @25 ℃
Resistivity [@25°C]38 W/m/K @ 25 °C
Light transmission range370-5000nm
piezoelectric constantd22=2.04×10-11 C /N, d33=0.6×10-11 C /N, d15=7×10-11 C /N, d31=-0.1×10-11 C /N
Electro-optic coefficientgT33=32pm/V, gS33=31pm/V; gT31=10pm/V, gS31=8.6pm/VgT22=6.8pm/V, gS22=3.4pm/V
Refractive index [@633nm]no=2.2827 ne=2.1928 @633nm

Applications

SAW filters, isolators, narrowband filters, sensors, photonic tunable filters, acousto-optic devices, optical gyroscopes, optical waveguide optical switches, optical modulation directional couplers, optical communication modulators, interferometers , gyrator, high-speed long-distance communication devices and frequency multiplier devices, etc.

Key Features

Curie temperature 1140±5℃ , high modulation bandwidth, stable physical and chemical properties.

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Shanghai Opticrystal Materials Co., Ltd. was founded in 2014, mainly engaged in R&D, processing and sales of optical crystals, electronic and semiconductor materials, laboratory equipment, spare parts, consumables and other products. The products are widely used in laser processing, new energy vehicles, photovoltaic, optical communication, aerospace, shipbuilding, nuclear detection, medical beauty, consumer electronics, power, environmental protection, scientific research and other fields, and are exported to Europe, America, Southeast Asia and other regions. The company has a professional R&D, processing and sales team, adhering to the principle of "customer-centric, quality first, high-quality service", providing high-quality products and one-stop overall solutions, continuously improving service quality and customer satisfaction, and working together with customers for common development.

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