Investigation on novel bulk size single crystal of Glycine with metal ions grown by solution growth method for photonic applications

Abstract

Single crystals of Glycine Potassium dichromate (GPDC) were successfully grown by slow evaporation method at an ambient temperature. Single crystal X-Ray diffractometer was utilized to measure the lattice parameters and to confirm the crystal system. The functional groups present in the grown GPDC crystal have been identified by the FTIR spectral analysis. The optical absorption studies were carried out so as to confirm the lower cut off wavelength of the grown crystal which has been analyzed by making use of UV–Vis spectrum. The mechanical hardness of the sample has been studied. The existence of second harmonic generation signals was observed using Nd:YAG laser with fundamental wavelength of 1064 nm possessing SHG efficiency of 1.3 times greater than that of KDP and hence it can be a potential material for the frequency- doubling process.