Crystal. -Single crystals of the title compound are prepared by the top-seeded solution growth method from Yb2(MoO4)3 using Li2MoO4 or Li2Mo2O7 as fluxes. LiYb(MoO4)2 crystallizes in the tetragonal space group I4 with Z = 2. The compound is further characterized by optical absorption and photoluminescence properties. In comparison to the Yb-stoichiometric laser crystals so far demonstrated, this new Yb stoichiometric crystal promises laser action with larger bandwidth, but higher pump threshold intensity likely would be required. -(VOLKOV, V.; CASCALES, C.; KLING, A.; ZALDO*, C.; Chem.
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