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Since 1966, Crystal Research and Technology, a Wiley physics journal, has been publishing articles that cover the entire scope of experimental, industrial, and theoretical crystallography.
Our journal bridges the gap between fundamental research and technological applications. We welcome contributions on topics such as crystal growth, modern crystalline materials, industrial crystallization, application of crystals in materials science, and more.
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Thermal Behaviors, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis and Impact of Shock Wave on Glycine Zinc Sulphate Pentahydrate Single Crystal
-  14 May 2025
Graphical Abstract

It represents the crystal structure of glycine zinc sulphate pentahydrate (GZS) with the the Hirshfeld surface (HS) mapped onto a property called “d norm,” which ranges from -0.6591 (in red) to 1.0764 (in blue) atomic units and the crystal packing with a void volume of 25.43 Å3, accounting for 4.78 % of the total volume.
Epitaxy and Topotaxy in the Aragonite‐Calcite Polymorphism
-  6 May 2025
Graphical Abstract

At first distinguish epitaxy from topotaxy, which rule the main mechanisms of calcite-aragonite transitions. Then, attempt to move from qualitative to quantitative descriptions of these transitions. Hence, it will deal with 2D (epitaxy) and 3D (topotaxy) conversions in the polymorphic system, in order to gain insight on their differences.
Magneto‐Optical Kerr Effect and Ultrafast Demagnetization in the Bi, Mn: YIG Films with Perpendicular Magnetic Anisotropy
-  6 May 2025
Graphical Abstract

This study investigates the magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) and ultrafast demagnetization in Bi and Mn-doped Y3Fe5O12 films. Results demonstrate that horizontal dipping improves crystal quality, while increasing Bi3+ content enhances spin-orbit coupling, reducing spin-lattice relaxation time constants and accelerating magnetization recovery. These findings suggest the materials are promising for photomagnetic applications.
Anisotropic Material Removal Mechanisms and Chemical Mechanical Polishing Performance of Gallium Arsenide Single Crystal Wafers
-  30 April 2025
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Gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafers exhibit anisotropic removal: (100)-to-(111) 15° orientations enable elastic-plastic deformation, minimizing brittle fracture. Raman spectroscopy reveals phase transitions in steeper angles, while CMP experiments show optimized pad speeds (30–40 rpm) enhance surface quality and material removal. These findings redefine GaAs processing strategies, emphasizing crystal orientation and defect control for precision semiconductor manufacturing.
Effect of Acidic Polymers and Impurity Microparticles on CuSO4 Nucleation via Nonphotochemical Laser Induced Nucleation
-  29 April 2025
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Method for Determining Crystal Grain Size by X‐Ray Diffraction
-  16 January 2018
Graphical Abstract

In this paper, the relationship between the applicable scope of Scherrer equation and the variation of X-ray diffraction angle are calculated. Meantime, Si(100) is taken as an example to calculate the maximum grain size of Si(100) that can be obtained in the actual measurement processing based on the Scherrer equation.
Belok/XSA Diffraction Beamline for Studying Crystalline Samples at Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source
-  12 March 2020
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Introduction of “Belok/XSA” beamline-modernization is presented here with commissioning of a modern synchrotron beamline with unique capabilities for the structural analysis of single and polycrystalline samples. The beamline is designed to perform important tasks in modern crystallography and become extremely demanded in the chemical, biological, material science and archaeological community in Russia.
Review: Nucleation in solutions revisited
-  555-574
-  15 July 2003
Czochralski growth and characterization of β-Ga2O3 single crystals
-  1229-1236
-  26 August 2010
The effect of Si/Al ratio of ZSM‐5 zeolite on its morphology, acidity and crystal size
-  1300-1306
-  4 November 2008
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