Differential etch rates in z-cut LiNbO3 for variable HF/HNO3 concentrations
Differential etch rates in z-cut LiNbO3 for variable HF/HNO3 concentrations
We report the experimental measurements for etch rates of the +z and -z faces of single crystal lithium niobate immersed in HF and HNO3 acid mixtures of varying ratios. We find that pure HF produces an etch rate that is a factor of 2 higher than the rate obtained for the more frequently used mixture of HF/HNO3 in a 1:2 ratio. We further observe that the quality of etching is improved for either pure HF or HF/HNO3 in a 1:4 ratio, again by comparison with use of a 1 : 2 ratio. These results lead to a discussion of the etch chemistry involved, and an explanation for the observed high degree of differential etching between the +z and -z crystal faces.
domain-structures, lithium, inversion, crystals, field
295-298
Sones, Collin L.
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Mailis, Sakellaris
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Brocklesby, William S.
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Eason, Robert W.
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Owen, John R.
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2002
Sones, Collin L.
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Mailis, Sakellaris
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Brocklesby, William S.
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Eason, Robert W.
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Owen, John R.
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Sones, Collin L., Mailis, Sakellaris, Brocklesby, William S., Eason, Robert W. and Owen, John R.
(2002)
Differential etch rates in z-cut LiNbO3 for variable HF/HNO3 concentrations.
Journal of Materials Chemistry, 12 (2), .
(doi:10.1039/b106279b).
Abstract
We report the experimental measurements for etch rates of the +z and -z faces of single crystal lithium niobate immersed in HF and HNO3 acid mixtures of varying ratios. We find that pure HF produces an etch rate that is a factor of 2 higher than the rate obtained for the more frequently used mixture of HF/HNO3 in a 1:2 ratio. We further observe that the quality of etching is improved for either pure HF or HF/HNO3 in a 1:4 ratio, again by comparison with use of a 1 : 2 ratio. These results lead to a discussion of the etch chemistry involved, and an explanation for the observed high degree of differential etching between the +z and -z crystal faces.
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Published date: 2002
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domain-structures, lithium, inversion, crystals, field
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