Phase diagram studies for the growth of (Mg,Zr):SrGa12O19 crystals

Abstract By differential thermal analysis, a concentration field suitable for the growth of Zr, Mg co-doped strontium hexagallate crystals was observed that corresponds well with known experimental results. It was shown that the melting point of doped crystal is ca. 60 K higher than that of undoped crystals. This higher melting points indicate hexagallate phase stabilization by Zr, Mg co-doping and increase the growth window of (Mg,Zr):SrGa 12 O 19 , compared to undoped SrGa 12 O 19 that grows from SrO–Ga 2 O 3 melts.