Custom Crystal Growth
At Design-Realized, we provide custom crystal growth services tailored for scientific research, advanced material development, radiation detection, photonics, and laser applications. Our engineering and materials team supports researchers who require non-standard compositions, unique dopant concentrations, special geometries, or prototype-level functional crystals that are not available through standard commercial suppliers.
We grow a wide range of crystals—such as scintillators (CsI:Tl, CsI:Na, BGO, GAGG, LYSO, YAG:Ce), laser crystals (Yb:YAG, Nd:YAG, YVO4, YLF, Ti:Sapphire), functional halide crystals, oxide crystals, and new material compounds for exploratory R&D. Every growth batch is carefully controlled for purity, defect density, optical uniformity, and dopant distribution.
Our capabilities include:
- Custom dopant concentration (ppm–mol%)
- Special crystal orientation (cutting along optical, mechanical, or crystallographic axes)
- Custom geometry: rods, blocks, boules, wafers, windows, pixels, tapered structures
- Optical-grade polishing and coating (AR, HR, custom wavelength)
- Rapid prototyping & small-batch production
- Material characterization (XRD, PL, absorption, uniformity mapping, energy resolution for scintillators)
Whether you are developing a new detector, testing new compositions, or building a specialized optical system, our custom crystal growth service ensures reliable results, precise control, and scientific-grade consistency. We support universities, national labs, and high-tech companies worldwide with flexible lead times and responsive engineering collaboration.
For custom requests, please send your composition, size, dopant level, drawing, or research objective, and our team will provide a detailed feasibility evaluation and quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions (Custom Crystal Growth)
1. What types of crystals can you custom-grow?
We support a wide range of research and industrial crystals, including:
• Halide crystals (CsPbBr₃, CsI, CsI:Tl, TlBr, etc.)
• Oxide crystals (Sapphire, YAG, BGO, LSO/LYSO, etc.)
• Perovskites (single-crystal bulk & thin plates)
• Semiconductor crystals (Si, GaAs, CdZnTe, InP)
• Laser & nonlinear optical crystals (KTP, LBO, BBO, etc.)
If you have a target composition or doping level, we can produce custom formulations.
2. What growth methods do you offer?
Depending on material type, we use:
• Bridgman / Vertical Gradient Freeze (VGF)
• Czochralski (CZ) pulling
• Hydrothermal growth
• Flux crystal growth
• Physical vapor transport (PVT)
The method is selected to maximize crystal quality, uniformity, and yield.
3. What sizes of crystals can you grow?
Typical size ranges:
• Bulk crystals: 5 mm – 50 mm diameter
• Plates / wafers: thickness 0.1–5 mm
• Custom ingots: up to 100 mm length (depending on material)
Custom shapes (rods, plates, cubes, machined optics) are available.
4. Can you control doping concentration and composition?
Yes. We support precise control of:
• Dopants (rare earths, alkali metals, halides, etc.)
• Stoichiometry adjustments
• Gradient vs uniform doping
You can specify doping level (e.g. 0.1–10 mol%) or desired optical/radiation properties.
5. What purity levels do you offer?
Standard purity: 4N–5N (99.99–99.999%)
Ultra-high purity (6N+) available for semiconductor or detector-grade crystals.
Materials can be screened for inclusion content, vacancy defects, and micro-cracks.
6. What crystal quality can I expect?
Crystal quality depends on the material and growth method. We can provide:
• XRD / rocking curve results
• Polished optical surfaces
• Transmission or scintillation tests (if applicable)
Customers may also specify birefringence, defect density, or surface flatness requirements.
7. Do you provide cutting, polishing, or machining?
Yes. We support:
• Wire-saw cutting into wafers or plates
• Double-side polishing
• Chamfering, surface finishing
• CNC machining into rods, windows, prisms, detectors
Final products can be shipped as ingots or finished optical components.
8. What is the typical lead time?
Lead time depends on material complexity:
• Simple crystals: 1–3 weeks
• Large doped crystals: 3–6 weeks
• Specialty crystals or difficult materials: 6–10+ weeks
We will provide a detailed estimate after reviewing your specifications.
9. Can you assist with material selection or growth optimization?
Yes — our engineering team can:
• Recommend materials based on your application
• Optimize growth temperature or cooling profile
• Provide simulation or modeling
We often work with academic labs to develop new crystals for research.
10. What information should I include when requesting a quote?
Please include:
• Crystal material and composition
• Doping level (if needed)
• Desired size and shape
• Quality requirements (optical grade, detector grade, etc.)
• CAD drawings (optional)
Our engineers will respond within 24 hours with pricing and lead time.