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Single crystal boules of meta-nitroaniline of good optical quality have been grown. Metanitroaniline exhibits a strong linear electro-optic effect, has a low refractive index and low permittivity, making it attractive for use in high-speed electro-optic modulators and deflectors.
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Ayers, S., Faktor, M.M., Marr, D. et al. Growth of single crystals of meta-nitroaniline and the evaluation of its electro-optic properties. J Mater Sci 7, 31–33 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00549546
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