Improvements in or relating to crystals and to electromagnetic and electro-acoustic devices incorporating such crystals

摘要

A crystal of KTax Nb1-x O3, where x lies between 0.2 and 0.8 is produced by said crystal growth from a melt at 1250 DEG C in an oxygen containing atmosphere. Initial ingredients may be in the form of oxides or carbmates, and small quantities of Sn, Si, Ge and Ti may be added as dopants. Care is taken to minimise the presence of Ca, Cl, F, Sr, Ba, Na and Li.