Growth of Li2MoO4 Crystals from Activated Water Solutions

Abstract

The possibility of obtaining lithium molybdate Li₂MoO₄ crystals from water solutions activated by low-frequency oscillations of a chemically inert body is examined. It is shown that the activation of the solution increases the equilibrium solubility of Li₂MoO₄ in the water solution in the temperature interval 25 – 28°C. It is found that the activation of a solution affects the form of the faceting of the crystals grown and the surface morphology of the faces. It is shown that activation of the solution decreases the inclusions of water in the crystals and improves the surface quality of the growing crystal.