Beginner's Guide to Flux Crystal Growth

Provides detailed descriptions and advice on experimental procedures, assisting the reader in performing successful growth of single crystals

Helps the reader grasp the underlying principles of flux crystal growth

Contains more than 25 photographs of beautiful crystals of current interest in the fields of condensed matter physics, applied physics, and mineralogy Includes an appendix that lists many examples of single crystals grown by the flux method

Contenu
Introduction.- Mechanisms of crystal growth from fluxed solution.- Phase diagrams for flux growth.- Choosing a flux.- Equipment and experimental procedures.- Examples of flux-grown crystals.