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Strontium Barium Niobate Crystal | SBN Crystal

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Strontium Barium Niobate (SBN) Crystal is a high-performance electro-optic and photorefractive material with excellent optical properties. It is widely used in electro-optics, acousto-optics, and nonlinear optical applications. Heeger Materials (HM) provides high-quality SBN Crystals, including pure and Ce-doped variants, grown using advanced methods for superior performance.

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Density	5.4 g/cm³
Materials	SBN
Melting Piont	1480 °C

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Strontium Barium Niobate (SBN) Crystal, with the formula SrₓBa₁₋ₓNb₂O₆ (SBN:61, x = 0.61), is a high-performance material with excellent electro-optic, photorefractive, and nonlinear optical properties. Available in pure and Ce-doped forms, it is widely used in electro-optics, acousto-optics, and holographic storage. Heeger Materials (HM) provides high-quality SBN Crystals grown using advanced methods, ensuring uniformity and dimensions up to 40 mm for advanced photonic applications.

Strontium Barium Niobate Crystal | SBN Crystal

Strontium Barium Niobate Crystal Properties

Crystal structure	Tetragonal, 4 mm
Lattice parameters	a = 12.46 Å, c = 3.946 Å
Density	5.6 g/cm³
Mohs hardness	5.5
Melting temperature	1480°C
Curie temperature	75°C
Transparency range	0.45 - 5.5 μm
Refractive index @633 nm	no = 2.3103 ne = 2.2817
Δn @633 nm	-0.0286
Half-wave voltage (λ/2)	240 V
Dielectric constant, (T = 293 K)	900
Electro-optic coefficients	r13 = 45 pm/V r33 = 250 pm/V
Pyroelectric coefficient	0.065 μC cm⁻² K⁻¹
Dielectric constant	880

Strontium Barium Niobate Crystal Specifications

Specifications	Material	Doping (wt%)	End Face Dimensions (mm)	Length (mm)
	SBN:61	CeO₂: 0.002	5x5	5
	SBN:6	CeO₂: 0.002, 0.01, 0.1, or Undoped	5x5	5, 10, 15, 20
Crystal Orientation	Short edge along the tetragonal axis
Polarization	Polarized or Unpolarized
Electrode	A carbon-water electrode or No electrode
Clear Aperture	>85%
Face Dimension Tolerance	+0.0/-0.2 mm
Thickness Tolerance	±0.2 mm
Parallelism Error	<30 arcsec
Protective Chamfer	<0.1 mm at 45˚
Surface Quality	20 - 10 S-D for clear aperture, 60 - 40 S-D for other surfaces
Surface Flatness	<λ/[email protected] nm
Coating	Uncoated

Strontium Barium Niobate Crystal Key Features

Pure crystal or Ce-doped
High-efficiency phase conjugation
Customizable sizes, doping concentrations, unpolarized, antireflection coatings, and electrode-free crystals are available upon request.

Strontium Barium Niobate Crystal Applications

Optical Information Storage: SBN crystals are used in holographic data storage and optical memory devices due to their excellent photorefractive properties.
Pyroelectric Detectors: The crystal’s high pyroelectric response makes it ideal for thermal imaging and radiation detection applications.
Self-Pumped Phase Conjugate Mirrors: SBN crystals are employed in phase conjugation for high-efficiency self-pumping mirrors, commonly used in laser systems.
Electro-Optic Devices: SBN is used in electro-optic modulators and switches, where its fast response to electric fields makes it suitable for optical signal modulation.
Acousto-Optic Devices: With its strong electro-optic and photorefractive characteristics, SBN is used in acousto-optic devices such as tunable filters and deflectors.

Strontium Barium Niobate Crystal Packing And Shipping

Strontium Barium Niobate (SBN) 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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