Barium Nitrate Crystal Material General Description
Barium Nitrate Crystal (Ba(NO₃)₂) is a cubic crystal known for its high Raman gain coefficient, making it one of the most efficient materials for Raman laser applications in nanosecond steady-state regimes. The material exhibits a broad transparency range (350 nm to 1800 nm) and moderate damage thresholds, making it suitable for applications requiring “eye-safe” radiation in the 1.59 µm range. Despite its advantages, its relatively low thermal conductivity (1.17 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹) and high thermo-optic coefficient (dn/dT = -20 × 10⁻⁶/K) can lead to thermal lensing, requiring careful thermal management during operation. Barium Nitrate Crystal is hygroscopic and should be handled with care.
Barium Nitrate Crystal General Applications and Examples
Barium Nitrate Crystals are used in a range of Raman laser systems. Typical applications include:
For these applications, the Crystal high transparency and Raman frequency shift make it an indispensable material for advanced photonics solutions.
Property | Value |
Chemical Formula | Ba(NO₃)₂ |
Crystal Structure | Cubic, P-2₁3 |
Lattice Parameters | a = b = c = 8.11 Å |
Density | 3.25 g/cm³ |
Mohs Hardness | 2.5–3 |
Transparency Range | 0.33–1.8 µm |
Refractive Index @ 1064 nm | 1.5559 |
Thermal Conductivity | 1.17 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 13 × 10⁻⁶ / K |
Thermo-Optic Coefficient (dn/dT) | -20 × 10⁻⁶ / K |
Raman Frequency Shift | 1048 cm⁻¹ |
Raman Linewidth | 0.4 cm⁻¹ |
Raman Gain | 47 cm/GW @ 532 nm |
Laser-Induced Damage Threshold | > 10 J/cm² @ 1064 nm, 10 ns |
Optical Property | Value |
Raman Frequency Shift | 1048 cm⁻¹ |
Raman Gain | 47 cm/GW @ 532 nm, 11 cm/GW @ 1064 nm |
Transparency Range | 0.33 µm – 1.8 µm |
Damage Threshold | 10 J/cm² @ 1064 nm, 10 ns |
Refractive Index | 1.5559 @ 1064 nm |
Optical Property | Value |
Raman Frequency Shift | 1048 cm⁻¹ |
Raman Gain | 47 cm/GW @ 532 nm, 11 cm/GW @ 1064 nm |
Transparency Range | 0.33 µm – 1.8 µm |
Damage Threshold | 10 J/cm² @ 1064 nm, 10 ns |
Refractive Index | 1.5559 @ 1064 nm |
The transparency curve for Barium Nitrate Crystals reveals a broad operational range from 350 nm to 1800 nm, ideal for applications in visible and near-infrared wavelengths.
Coating Type | Range | AR Coating Efficiency |
AR Coating | 500–700 nm | < 0.2% reflectance |
Photonics On Crystals (POC) specializes in the manufacturing and customization of high-quality Barium Nitrate Crystals. With decades of experience in material fabrication, we provide:
Face Dimensions | Length | Coatings | Price (USD) |
5 × 5 mm | 15 mm | AR @ 500–700 nm | $870 |
5 × 5 mm | 30 mm | AR @ 500–700 nm | $1050 |
8 × 8 mm | 45 mm | AR @ 500–700 nm | $1240 |
8 × 8 mm | 75 mm | AR @ 500–700 nm | $1410 |
Custom | Custom | Upon Request | Upon Request |
