Holmium polysulfides: crystal growth, structure and properties

• Published in: Journal of alloys and compounds Vol. 323; pp. 26 - 33
• Main Authors: Belaya, S.V, Vasilyeva, I.G, Pervukhina, N.V, Podberezskaya, N.V, Eliseev, A.P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 12.07.2001
• Subjects: Crystal growth; Holmium polysulfides; Optical properties; Structure; Crystal growth; Structure; Optical properties; Holmium polysulfides

Crystals of holmium polysulfides, up to 3×2×1.5 mm in size, were grown by spontaneous crystallization from melted KI. A diversity in morphology was observed from thin transparent plates to polyhedrons with mirror-like surfaces. For crystals of different forms, the composition was determined, and den...