Abstract: Nonlinear optical single crystals of Bis-glycine cadmium chloride (BGCC) were grown by slow evaporation technique. The unit cell dimensions and space group of the grown crystals were confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The optical properties of the crystals were determined using UV-Visible absorption spectrum in the wavelength range of 200 - 900 nm. Optical constants such as band gap, extinction coefficient, refractive index, extinction coefficient and electric susceptibility were determined from UV-Visible spectroscopy. The refractive index was determined using Brewster’s angle method. Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) of bis-glycine cadmium chloride crystal was investigated by Kurtz powder technique. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss measurements were carried out for different temperatures and frequencies. The photoconductivity studies confirm that the grown crystal has negative photoconductivity nature.
 
Keywords: Solution growth, Single X-ray diffraction, dielectric studies and photoconductivity measurement.

Cite: Suresh Sagadevan, "Studies on Optical and Electrical Properties of Bis-glycine Cadmium Chloride Nonlinear Optical Single Crystazl," International Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 175-182, June 2015. doi: 10.17706/ijmse.2015.3.2.175-182