Crystal growth and characterization of Mn2+ doped tripotassium citrate

- Crystals of Mn2+ doped tripotassium citrate are grown by slow evaporation method.
- EPR and optical studies are carried out at room temperature.
- Only one substitutional Mn2+ site is observed.
- Spin Hamiltonian parameters are evaluated from observed hyperfine lines.
- The results indicate that the crystal can be used as a non-linear optical material.