Growth of YFeO3 crystal by edge-defined film-fed growth method

A sizeable single crystal of YFeO3 (YIP) with the dimensions of 19×15×15 mm3 has been successfully grown by the edge-defined film-fed growth method. Thermal magnetic analysis shows that Curie temperature of as-grown YIP crystal is about 363.5 °C. The hardness of YIP crystal was measured as 900 VDH, equivalent to about 7.1 moh. Moreover, the optical transmittance of as-grown YIP crystal can be significantly enhanced if this crystal was annealed at 700 °C in oxygen atmosphere.

► Sizeable single crystal of YFeO3 has been successfully grown by EFG method for the first time.
► Curie temperature of as-grown YIP crystal is high, reaching up to 363.5 °C.
► Optical transmittance of YIP crystal annealed at 700 °C in oxygen atmosphere is significantly enhanced.
► Vickers hardness of as-grown YIP crystal is 900 VDH, equal to about 7.1 moh.