Single crystal growth of l-tartaric acid and its characterization for optical applications

Abstract

An optical material is a fundamental in the field of information along with measurement of laser applications. Crystals of organic compounds are very well known for its highly efficient behavior towards the optical activities. In the present study, slow evaporation solution growth technique has been adopted for the growth of l-tartaric acid (LTA). The phase and structural information was assessed with powder X-ray diffraction and grown single crystal’s quality was tested through high resolution X-ray diffraction and found to be reasonably good. The composition bonding between the molecules was revealed out by Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy method. The Ultraviolet–Visible spectroscopy exposes the excellent transmittance properties of LTA crystal. Photoluminescence spectrum shows strong emission in the violet region. Optical properties are measured to know its behavior towards electromagnetic spectrum which is further analyzed by ultrafast pump probe spectrometry and the determination of non-linear optical absorption coefficient was also taken into account with respect to the absorbance spectra. Moreover, Vickers microhardness studies were carried out to check its mechanical behavior.