Investigation on the solubility, growth, vibrational characteristics and linear optical constants of potassium bisulphate single crystals

K. Thilaga; P. Selvarajan; S. M. Abdul Kader

doi:10.15330/pcss.23.2.210-215

Authors

K. Thilaga Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India; Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India; Sri S.R.N.M College, Sattur, Tamilnadu, India
P. Selvarajan Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Tiruchendur, Tamilnadu, India
S. M. Abdul Kader Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Sattur, Tamilnadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15330/pcss.23.2.210-215

Keywords:

Inorganic crystal, solution growth, XRD, optical constants

Abstract

The present research report describes on the characterization of potassium bisulfate or potassium hydrogen sulphate (KHS) single crystals grown using slow evaporation method at room temperature. The KHS crystal was found to be crystallizing in centrosymmetric orthorhombic structure. The existence of different functional groups in the crystal was assured by FTIR investigation. The optical transmittance of the KHS crystal was investigated using the UV visible spectrum. Moreover, the band gap energy as well as optical constants including dielectric constant, reflectance, extinction coefficient, optical conductivity, refractive index, and electrical conductivity was reported.

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