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Fundamentals of flux growth

Elwell, 1989

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11720364121777567816
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Elwell D
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Crystal Growth in Science and Technology

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Abstract “Flux growth” is the name given to crystal growth from high temperature solutions, where the “flux” is typically a molten salt or oxide used as a solvent. The use of this word “flux” is derived from its more general usage for a substance which reduces the melting …
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