Effect of l-threonine on the growth of sodium chloride crystals

A new crystal with NLO behavior sodium chloride doped with L-Threonine is reported by growth and synthesis is reported. Characterization studies such as SHG, FTIR, Powder XRD, TGA-DSC, and UV-Vis-NIR are used to confirm the inclusion of L-Threonine. Optically transparent crystals were harvested by adopting solution growth slow evaporation technique. XRD pattern shows the occurred change in structure due to the dopant. Functional groups confirmation was done by FT-IR analysis. From the TGA-DSC studies, it was observed that the grown crystal thermal stability seems to be doubled on the inclusion of L-Threonine. Optical response of the grown material was confirmed using the UV spectra. Optical quality enhancement was confirmed with the dielectric studies.