R. Kumar, D. R. Babu, D. Jayaraman
Feb 15, 2005
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Journal of Crystal Growth
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Abstract A new nonlinear optical material, l -alanine acetate ( l -AlAc) has been synthesized. Single crystals of l -AlAc have been grown by the slow cooling method. Bulk crystals have been grown with a solution pH of 3.0. The grown crystals were subjected to various characterization studies such as chemical etching, dielectric measurement, FTIR analysis, UV-visible spectrum and powder SHG test. The structure of the crystal was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. l -AlAc crystals exhibit better thermal and mechanical stability with improved optical properties.