VGF bulk growth, crystalline perfection and mechanical studies of CdZnTe single crystal: A detector grade materials

- Bulk size (80 mm × 20 mm) CZT single crystal has been grown by VGF technique.
- Various growth parameters has been discussed.
- Crystalline perfection of the grown crystal has been assessed thoroughly.
- Number of mechanical parameters has been calculated.
- A strong correlation between crystalline perfection and mechanical properties has been discussed.