Lithium niobate , 99.99%metalsbasis , 12031-63-9

Synonym(s):
Lithium metaniobatem;Lithium niobium oxide;Lithium niobium trioxide

CAS NO.：12031-63-9

Empirical Formula: LiNbO3

Molecular Weight: 147.85

MDL number: MFCD00011080

EINECS: 234-755-4

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 1275°C
• Density: 4,659 g/cm³
• refractive index: 2.3055 (457 nm 160℃)
• form: Powder
• color: white
• Water Solubility: Soluble in water.
• crystal system: Three sides
• Space group: R3c
• Lattice constant:
  • a/nm: 0.514829
  • b/nm: 0.514829
  • c/nm: 1.38631
  • α/o: 90
  • β/o: 90
  • γ/o: 120
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Description and Uses

It is employed in the manufacture of optical waveguides and surface acoustic wave devices, Lithium niobate (CAS NO.12031-63-9) is used extensively in the telecoms market, e.g. in mobile telephones and optical modulators. It can also find its uses in laser frequency doubling, nonlinear optics, Pockels cells, optical parametric oscillators, Q-switching devices for lasers, other acousto-optic devices, optical switches for gigahertz frequencies.

Safety

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: QT9800000
• TSCA: Yes