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Yttrium Vanadate Crystal | YVO4 Crystal

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Yttrium Vanadate (YVO4) Crystal is a high-quality birefringent material with excellent optical properties, widely used in fiber optic communication for isolators, circulators, and polarizers. Heeger Materials (HM) provides premium Yttrium Vanadate (YVO4) Crystals for advanced optical applications.

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Density4.22 g/cm³
Molecular FormulaYVO4

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Yttrium Vanadate (YVO4) Crystal is a high-performance birefringent material known for its wide transmission range, high transparency, and large birefringence coefficient. Its ease of processing and exceptional optical properties make it a key material in fiber optic communication, particularly for passive devices such as isolators, circulators, delay plates, and polarizers. For applications requiring enhanced optical performance, Yttrium Vanadate (YVO4) Crystal stands out as a reliable choice. 

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Yttrium Vanadate Crystal Properties

Transmission Range

High transmittance from 0.4 to 5 μm

Crystal Symmetry

Tetragonal zircon structure, Space group: D4h

Lattice Parameters

a = b = 7.12 Å; c = 6.29 Å

Density

4.22 g/cm³

Mohs Hardness

5 (similar to glass)

Hygroscopicity

Non-hygroscopic

Thermal Expansion Coefficients

αa = 4.43 × 10⁻⁶/K; αc = 11.37 × 10⁻⁶/K

Thermal Conductivity

//C: 5.23 W/m/K; ⊥C: 5.10 W/m/K

Crystal System

Positive uniaxial crystal (no = na = nb, ne = nc)

Thermo-Optic Coefficients

dna/dT = 8.5 × 10⁻⁶/K; dnc/dT = 3.0 × 10⁻⁶/K

Refractive Indices, Birefringence (Δn = ne - no), and Walk-off Angle (ρ)

no=1.9929,ne=2.2154,△n=0.2225,ρ=6.04° at 0.63mm
no=1.9500,ne=2.1554,△n=0.2054,ρ=5.72° at 1.30mm
no=1.9447,ne=2.1486,△n=0.2039,ρ=5.69° at 1.55mm

Sellmeier Equations (λ in μm)

no2=3.77834+0.06976/(λ2-0.04724)-0.0108133λ2
ne2=4.59905+0.110534/(λ2-0.04813)-0.0122676λ2

Yttrium Vanadate Crystal Specifications

Crystal Rod

<001> ±0.5°, Φ25 mm × 25 mm

Rough Block

θ = 0°/45°, Φ = 0°/45°

Standard Dimensions

2 × 2 × 7 mm, 4 × 4 × 7.5 mm (other sizes available upon request)

Optical/Polished Products

θ = 0°/45°, Φ = 0°/45°, Double-sided polished

Dimensional Tolerance

±0.05 mm

Orientation Tolerance

±0.1°

Parallelism

<15 arcsec

Surface Flatness

<λ/4

Surface Quality

10/5

AR Coating

R < 0.25% @ 1550 nm (customizable according to customer requirements)

Yttrium Vanadate Crystal Applications

  • Fiber Optic Isolators: Employed in fabricating birefringent wedge plates for optical isolation in fiber communication systems.
  • Optical Circulators: Utilized as a key component in optical circulators for signal routing and management in telecommunication networks.
  • Beam Splitters: Applied in beam splitters for dividing or combining light beams in optical systems and devices.
  • Polarization Optics: Used in polarizers and waveplates to control and manipulate light polarization in advanced optical setups.
  • Laser Systems: Integrated into laser systems for frequency doubling and other nonlinear optical applications due to its high birefringence.

Yttrium Vanadate Crystal Packing And Shipping

Yttrium Vanadate (YVO4) Crystal will be securely packaged in sturdy containers with cushioning materials to prevent movement or damage during shipping. This careful packaging ensures that the product arrives in perfect condition, maintaining its high-quality standards throughout the delivery process.

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Where to Buy Yttrium Vanadate Crystal in Bulk?

Heeger Materials Inc., a professional supplier and manufacturer of high-quality Photoelectric Crystals including Yttrium Vanadate (YVO4) Crystal, leverages extensive expertise in supply and export to offer competitive prices. We provide customized solutions to meet specific requirements, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.

Heeger Materials Inc. was established in 2016 in Colorado, USA. We specialize in premium-grade metals, alloys, ceramics, powders, and other materials catering to research, development, and large-scale industrial production in scientific and industrial sectors. 

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