BiBO

ceramic
· JVASP-115467· BiBO

BiBO (Bismuth Borate, Bi₃B₅O₁₂) is a nonlinear optical ceramic compound valued for its frequency conversion and harmonic generation capabilities across ultraviolet and visible wavelengths. It is widely employed in laser systems, particularly for wavelength tuning and optical parametric oscillation applications where efficient nonlinear optical response is critical. BiBO is preferred over traditional alternatives like KDP (potassium dihydrogen phosphate) and DKDP in research and industrial settings due to its broader transparency range, higher nonlinear coefficients, and superior optical quality, making it essential for high-power laser systems and scientific instrumentation.

laser frequency conversionnonlinear opticsoptical parametric oscillatorsultraviolet generationscientific instrumentationhigh-power laser systems

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
31.30
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3400
-
Shear Modulus(G)
6.640
GPa
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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Density(ρ)
3.769
range 1.960–5.578median of 2 measurements
kg/m³
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.5005
range 0.000–1.001median of 2 measurements
µB
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
1.928
range 0.7218–3.135median of 2 measurements
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.4970
range -0.7095–1.704median of 2 measurements
eV/atom
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.