EN 60758:2016

Synthetic quartz crystal - Specifications and guidelines for use

IEC 60758:2008(E) applies to synthetic quartz single crystals intended for manufacturing piezoelectric elements for frequency control and selection. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition, published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: preparation of AT-cut slice sample for etching is changed to make it easier; etch channel grade classification is changed considering request of the user and explanation of quartz axes difference between IEEE and IEC is added as Annex F.

Synthetischer Quarzkristall - Festlegungen und Leitfaden für die Anwendung

Cristal de quartz synthétique - Spécifications et lignes directrices d'utilisation

L'IEC 60758:2016 s'applique aux monocristaux de quartz synthétique destinés à être utilisés pour la fabrication d'éléments piézoélectriques pour la commande et le choix de la fréquence, ainsi que les applications optiques. Cette cinquième édition annule et remplace la quatrième édition parue en 2008. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: - réorganisation et révision des termes et définitions; - suppression du coefficient d'absorption dans l'infrarouge α3410 comme norme; - ajout en annexe d'une explication pour la mesure de la valeur a par les équipements IRTF; - ajout des normes relatives au cristal de quartz synthétique à usage optique.

Sintetični kremenčev kristal - Specifikacije in smernice za uporabo (IEC 60758:2016)

IEC 60758:2008(E) se uporablja za sintetične kremenčeve kristale, namenjene za proizvodnjo piezoelektričnih elementov za regulacijo in izbiro frekvence. Četrta izdaja razveljavlja in nadomešča tretjo izdajo, objavljeno leta 2004. Ta izdaja je tehnično popravljena izdaja. Vključuje naslednje pomembne tehnične spremembe glede na prejšnjo izdajo: priprava vzorca rezine z rezanjem AT za jedkanje je spremenjena tako, da omogoča lažjo izvedbo, razvrstitev razredov kanalov za jedkanje je spremenjena tako, da upošteva zahteve uporabnika, in dodatek F vključuje pojasnitev razlike pri kremenčevih oseh med standardoma IEEE in IEC.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Sep-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 06-Oct-2019
• ICS: 31.140 - Piezoelectric devices
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 49 - Piezoelectric and dielectric devices for frequency control and selection
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 49 - IEC_TC_49
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 23-Sep-2016
• Completion Date: 23-Sep-2016
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60758:2016 - Synthetic Quartz Crystal - Specifications and guidelines for use (IEC 60758:2016)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 60758:2009 - Synthetic quartz crystal - Specifications and guidelines for use
• Effective Date: 26-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60758:2016 (IEC 60758:2016) specifies requirements and practical guidelines for synthetic quartz crystal used to manufacture piezoelectric elements for frequency control and selection. This fifth edition supersedes EN/IEC 60758:2009 and provides a technical revision that clarifies sample preparation (notably for AT‑cut slices), updates etch channel grade classification and adds informative guidance on axial system differences between IEC and IEEE (Annex F).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and definitions for synthetic quartz single crystals intended for piezoelectric use (ICS 31.140).
• Crystal orientation and seed information: requirements and measuring methods for axis orientation, handedness and seed centrality to ensure reproducible cuts (AT‑cut, X, Y, Z).
• Quality grading based on optical and infrared methods:
  • Inclusion density, striae, growth bands, and internal transmittance for optical applications.
  • Infrared absorbance (α) evaluation and compensation procedures (Annex E) and consistency between dispersive and FTIR instruments (Annex G).
• Etch channel density classification and measuring procedures - updated to reflect user needs.
• Frequency–temperature characteristics for piezoelectric applications and related test methods.
• Lumbered quartz specifications: dimensional tolerances, reference surface flatness, angular tolerances and marking/packing/delivery rules.
• Inspection, sampling and lot acceptance: normative inspection rules, lot-by-lot tests and sampling examples (Annex A).
• Guidelines for use: recommended shapes, sizes, cutting directions and evaluation methods to optimize oscillator performance.
• Informative annexes covering sampling, measurement examples, point calliper techniques, measurement compensation and axis-system differences (Annexes A–G).

Practical applications and users

This standard is essential for:

• Quartz crystal manufacturers and suppliers specifying raw synthetic crystal quality.
• Component designers and OEMs producing frequency-control devices (crystal resonators, oscillators, filters).
• Test laboratories performing infrared absorbance, etch channel counting, schlieren inspection and dimensional verification.
• Quality managers and procurement teams who must define acceptance criteria, inspection plans and supplier contracts.

Using EN/IEC 60758 helps ensure consistent piezoelectric element performance, reliable frequency‑temperature behavior and improved yield during wafering and device fabrication.

Related standards

• IEC 60122-1 (quartz crystal units)
• IEC 60068-1 (environmental testing)
• IEC 60410 (sampling plans)
• IEC 61994 series (piezoelectric & dielectric device glossary)

Keywords: synthetic quartz crystal, EN 60758:2016, IEC 60758, piezoelectric, frequency control, AT‑cut, etch channel, infrared absorbance, lumbered quartz, quartz crystal specification.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60758
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2016
ICS 31.140 Supersedes EN 60758:2009
English Version
Synthetic quartz crystal - Specifications and guidelines for use
(IEC 60758:2016)
Cristal de quartz synthétique - Spécifications et lignes Synthetischer Quarzkristall - Festlegungen und Leitfaden
directrices d'utilisation für die Anwendung
(IEC 60758:2016) (IEC 60758:2016)
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Ref. No. EN 60758:2016 E
European foreword
The text of document 49/1185/FDIS, future edition 5 of IEC 60758, prepared by IEC/TC 49
“Piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic devices and associated materials for frequency control,
selection and detection” was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 60758:2016.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be (dop) 2017-04-07
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2019-10-07
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60758:2009.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60758:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60068-1 2013 Environmental testing - EN 60068-1 2014
Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60122-1 2002 Quartz crystal units of assessed quality - EN 60122-1 2002
Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60410 -  Sampling plans and procedures for - -
inspection by attributes
IEC 61994 Series Piezoelectric and dielectric devices for - -
frequency control and selection - Glossary

IEC 60758 ®
Edition 5.0 2016-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Synthetic quartz crystal – Specifications and guidelines for use

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 31.140 ISBN 978-2-8322-3395-5

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references. 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Specification for synthetic quartz crystal . 13
4.1 Standard values . 13
4.1.1 Shape of synthetic quartz for optical applications . 13
4.1.2 Orientation of the seed . 13
4.1.3 Inclusion density . 13
4.1.4 Striae in synthetic quartz for optical applications . 14
4.1.5 Infrared quality indications of α and α for piezoelectric
3 500 3 585
applications . 14
4.1.6 Grade classification by α value and Schlieren method for optical
applications . 15
4.1.7 Frequency-temperature characteristics of synthetic quartz for
piezoelectric applications . 15
4.1.8 Etch channel density ρ . 15
4.1.9 Internal transmittance for optical applications . 16
4.2 Requirements and measuring methods . 17
4.2.1 Orientation . 17
4.2.2 Handedness . 18
4.2.3 Synthetic quartz crystal dimensions . 18
4.2.4 Seed dimensions . 19
4.2.5 Imperfections . 19
4.2.6 Evaluation of infrared quality by α measurement . 22
4.2.7 Frequency versus temperature characteristics for piezoelectric
applications . 24
4.2.8 Striae in synthetic quartz for optical applications . 25
4.2.9 Growth band in synthetic quartz for optical applications . 25
4.2.10 Etch channel density . 26
4.2.11 Internal transmittance for optical applications . 27
4.3 Marking . 27
4.3.1 General . 27
4.3.2 Shipping requirements . 28
5 Specification for lumbered synthetic quartz crystal . 28
5.1 Standard values . 28
5.1.1 Tolerance of dimensions . 28
5.1.2 Reference surface flatness . 29
5.1.3 Angular tolerance of reference surface . 29
5.1.4 Centrality of the seed . 30
5.2 Requirements and measuring methods . 31
5.2.1 As-grown quartz bars used for lumbered quartz bars . 31
5.2.2 Dimensions of lumbered synthetic quartz crystal . 31
5.2.3 Identification on reference surface . 31
5.2.4 Measurement of reference surface flatness . 31

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5.2.5 Measurement of reference surface angle tolerance . 31
5.2.6 Centrality of the seed . 31
5.3 Delivery conditions . 32
5.3.1 General . 32
5.3.2 Marking . 32
5.3.3 Packing . 32
5.3.4 Making batch . 32
6 Inspection rule for synthetic quartz crystal and lumbered synthetic quartz crystal . 32
6.1 Inspection rule for as-grown synthetic quartz crystal . 32
6.1.1 Inspection . 32
6.1.2 Lot-by-lot test . 32
6.2 Inspection rule for lumbered synthetic quartz crystal . 33
6.2.1 General . 33
6.2.2 Lot-by-lot test . 34
7 Guidelines for the use of synthetic quartz crystal for piezoelectric applications . 34
7.1 General . 34
7.1.1 Overview . 34
7.1.2 Synthetic quartz crystal . 34
7.2 Shape and size of synthetic quartz crystal . 35
7.2.1 Crystal axis and face designation . 35
7.2.2 Seed . 36
7.2.3 Shapes and dimensions . 36
7.2.4 Growth zones . 37
7.3 Standard method for evaluating the quality of synthetic quartz crystal . 37
7.4 Other methods for checking the quality of synthetic quartz crystal . 38
7.4.1 General . 38
7.4.2 Visual inspection . 38
7.4.3 Infrared radiation absorption method . 38
7.4.4 Miscellaneous . 39
7.5 α grade for piezoelectric quartz . 40
7.6 Optional grading (only as ordered), in inclusions, etch channels, Al content . 40
7.6.1 Inclusions . 40
7.6.2 Etch channels . 40
7.6.3 Al content . 40
7.6.4 Swept quartz . 41
7.7 Ordering . 42
Annex A (informative) Frequently used sampling procedures . 43
A.1 Complete volume counting . 43
A.2 Commodity Y-bar sampling – Method 1 . 43
A.3 Commodity Y-bar sampling – Method 2 . 43
A.4 Use of comparative standards for 100 % crystal inspection . 44
Annex B (informative) Numerical example . 45
Annex C (informative) Example of reference sample selection . 46
Annex D (informative) Explanations of point callipers . 47
Annex E (informative) Infrared absorbance α value compensation . 48
E.1 General . 48
E.2 Sample preparation, equipment set-up and measuring procedure . 48
E.2.1 General . 48

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E.2.2 Sample preparation . 48
E.2.3 Equipment set-up . 48
E.2.4 Measurement procedure . 49
E.3 Procedure to establish correction terms . 49
E.4 Calculation of compensated (corrected) absorbance values . 51
Annex F (informative) Differences of the orthogonal axial system for quartz between
IEC standard and IEEE standard . 52
Annex G (informative) α value measurement consistency between dispersive infrared
spectrometer and fourier transform infrared spectrometer . 54
G.1 General . 54
G.2 Experiment . 54
G.3 Experimental result . 55
Bibliography . 58

Figure 1 – Quartz crystal axis and cut direction . 17
Figure 2 – Idealized sections of a synthetic quartz crystal grown on a Z-cut seed . 19
Figure 3 – Typical example of cutting wafers of AT-cut plate, minor rhombohedral-cut
plate, X-cut plate, Y-cut plate and Z-cut plate . 21
Figure 4 – Frequency-temperature characteristics deviation rate of the test specimen . 25
Figure 5 – Typical schlieren system setup . 25
Figure 6 – Lumbered synthetic quartz crystal outline and dimensions along X-, Y- and
Z-axes . 29
Figure 7 – Angular deviation for reference surface . 30
Figure 8 – Centrality of the seed with respect to the dimension along the Z- or Z'-axis . 31
Figure 9 – Quartz crystal axis and face designation . 36
Figure 10 – Synthetic quartz crystal grown on a Z-cut seed of small X-dimensions . 37
Figure 11 – Example of a relation between the αvalue and the Q value at wave number
-1
3 500 cm . 39
Figure D.1 – Point callipers . 47
Figure D.2 – Digital point callipers . 47
Figure E.1 – Schematic of measurement set-up . 49
Figure E.2 – Graph relationship between averaged α and measured α at two wave
numbers of α and α . 50
3 500 3 585
Figure F.1 – Left- and right-handed quartz crystals . 53
Figure G.1 – Relationship of α between measuring value and reference value . 57

Table 1 – Inclusion density grades for piezoelectric applications . 14
Table 2 – Inclusion density grades for optical applications . 14
Table 3 – Infrared absorbance coefficient grades for piezoelectric applications . 14
Table 4 – Infrared absorbance coefficient grades and Schlieren method for optical
applications . 15
Table 5 – Etch channel density grades for piezoelectric applications . 16
Table 6 – Test conditions and requirements for the lot-by-Iot test for group A . 33
Table 7 – Test conditions and requirements for the lot-by-lot test for group B . 33
Table 8 – Test conditions and requirements for the lot-by-lot test . 34
Table B.1 – Commodity bar sampling, method 1 . 45

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Table B.2 – Commodity bar sampling . 45
Table E.1 – Example of calibration data at α . 50
3 585
Table E.2 – Example of calibration data at α . 50
3 500
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SYNTHETIC QUARTZ CRYSTAL –
SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR USE

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60758 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 49:
Piezoelectric, dielectric and electrostatic devices and associated materials for frequency
control, selection and detection.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition, published in 2008. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
• order rearrangement and review of terms and definitions;
• abolition as a standard of the infrared absorbance coefficient α
3 410;
• addition of the α value measurement explanation by FT-IR equipment in annex;
• addition of the synthetic quartz crystal standards for optical applications.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
49/1185/FDIS 49/1190/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
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• reconfirmed,
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• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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INTRODUCTION
The reason for adding synthetic quartz crystal for optical application to this International
Standard is as follows.
Quartz crystal produced for optical applications is produced by many of the same suppliers
manufacturing quartz for electronic applications. The equipment and methods to produce
optical quartz are similar to those used in the production of electronic quartz. Also, with a few
exceptions the characterization methods of electronic and optical material are similar.
Therefore, IEC 60758 serves as the proper basis for including addenda related to quartz crystal
for optical applications.
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1 Scope
This International Standard applies to synthetic quartz single crystals intended for
manufacturing piezoelectric elements for frequency control, selection and optical applications.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
IEC 60068-1:2013, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60122-1:2002, Quartz crystal units of assessed quality – Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60410, Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
IEC 61994 (all parts), Piezoelectric and dielectric devices for frequency control and selection –
Glossary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61994 and the
following apply.
3.1
hydrothermal crystal growth
crystal growth in the presence of water, elevated temperatures and pressures by a crystal
growth process believed to proceed geologically within the earth's crust
Note 1 to entry: The industrial synthetic quartz growth processes utilize alkaline water solutions confined within
autoclaves at supercritical temperatures (330 °C to 400 °C) and pressures (700 to 2 000 atmospheres).
Note 2 to entry: The autoclave is divided into two chambers: the dissolving chamber, containing raw quartz chips at
the higher temperature; the growing chamber, containing cut seeds at the lower temperature (see 7.1.2).
3.2
synthetic quartz crystal
single crystal of α quartz grown by the hydrothermal method
Note 1 to entry: Cultured quartz has the same meaning as synthetic quartz crystal.
3.3
as-grown synthetic quartz crystal
state of synthetic quartz crystal prior to grinding or cutting
3.4
as-grown Y-bar
crystals which are grown by using long stick seed in the Y-direction

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3.5
as-grown Z-bar
crystals which are grown by using Z-cut seed
3.6
synthetic quartz crystal batch
synthetic quartz crystals grown at the same time in one autoclave
3.7
seed
rectangular parallelepiped quartz plate or bar to be used as a nucleus for crystal growth
3.8
growth zones
regions of a synthetic quartz crystal resulting from growth along different crystallographic
directions
SEE: Figure 2.
3.9
orientation of a synthetic quartz crystal
orientation of the seed of a synthetic quartz crystal with respect to the orthogonal axes specified
in 3.7
3.10
orthogonal axial system of α quartz crystal
orthogonal axis system consisting of three axes with a mutually vertical X axis, Y axis and Z axis
as illustrated in Figure 1
Note 1 to entry: The z-cut seed may be oriented at an angle of less than 20°to the Y-axis, in this case the axial system
becomes X, Y', Z'.
3.11
AT-cut plate
rotated Y-cut crystal plate oriented at an angle of about +35° around the X-axis or about −3° from
the z (minor rhombohedral)-face
SEE: Figure 3
3.12
X-cut plate
crystal plate perpendicular to the X-axis
SEE: Figure 3b
3.13
Y-cut plate
crystal plate perpendicular to the Y-axis
SEE:Figure 3b
3.14
Z-cut plate
crystal plate perpendicular to the Z-axis
SEE:Figure 3b
3.15
z (minor rhombohedral)-cut plate
crystal plate parallel to the z (minor rhombohedral)-face

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SEE: Figure 3a
3.16
dimensions
dimensions pertaining to growth on Z-cut seed rotated less than 20°from the Y-axis
3.17
effective Z-dimension
°
as-grown effective Z dimension defined as the minimum measure in the Z (𝜃 = 0 ) or Z' direction
in usable Y or Y' area of an as-grown crystal and described by Z
eff
SEE: Figure 2
3.18
minimum Z-dimension
minimum distance from seed surface to Z-surface described by Z
min
SEE: Figure 2d
3.19
inclusions
any foreign material within a synthetic quartz crystal, visible by examination of scattered light
from a bright source with the crystal immersed in a refractive index-matching liquid
Note 1 to entry: A particularly common inclusion is mainly the minerals called acmite and emeleusite.
3.20
seed veil
array of inclusions or voids at the surface of the seed upon which a crystal has been grown
3.21
etch channel
roughly cylindrical void that is present along the dislocation line after etching a quartz crystal
3.22
dopant
additive used in the growth process which may change the crystal habit, chemical composition,
physical or electrical properties of the synthetic quartz batch
3.23
pre-dimensioned bar
bar whose as-grown dimensions have been altered by sawing, grinding, lapping, etc., to meet a
particular dimensional requirement
3.24
impurity concentration
concentration of impurities relative to silicon atoms
3.25
dislocations
linear defects in the crystal due to misplaced planes of atoms
3.26
autoclave
vessel for the high-pressure and high-temperature condition required for growth of a synthetic
quartz crystal
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3.27
right-handed quartz or left-handed quartz
handedness of quartz crystal as determined by observing the sense of handedness of the
optical rotation in the polarized light
Note 1 to entry: Right-handed quartz is the crystal of dextrorotatory and left-handed quartz is the crystal of
levorotary
3.28
twins
two or more same single crystals which are combined together by the low of symmetrical plane
or axis
Note 1 to entry: The following twin types have been identified in synthetic quartz crystals:
a) Electrical twins
Quartz crystal in which regions with the common Z-axis exist showing a polarity reversal of the electrical X-axis.
b) Optical twins
Quartz crystal in which regions with the common Z-axis exhibit handedness reversal of the optical Z-axis.
3.29
infrared absorption coefficient α value
coefficient (referred to as the α value) established by determining the relationship between
absorption of two wave numbers
Note 1 to entry: One wave number is minimal absorption due to OH impurity, the other is high absorption due to
presence of OH impurities in the crystal lattice. The OH impurity creates mechanical loss in resonators and its
presence is correlated to the presence of other loss-inducing impurities. The α value is a measure of OH concentration
and is correlated with expected mechanical losses due to material impurities.
Note 2 to entry: For the coefficient defined here, the logarithm base 10 is used. The infrared absorption coefficient
value α is determined using the following equation:
1 𝑇
α = 𝑙𝑙𝑙 � �
𝑡 𝑇
where
α is the infrared absorption coefficient;
𝑡 is the thickness of Y-cut sample, in cm;
–1 –1
T is the per cent transmission at a wave number of 3 800 cm or 3 979 cm ;
–1 –1
T is the per cent transmission at a wave number of 3 500 cm , or 3 585 cm .
3.30
lumbered synthetic quartz crystal
synthetic quartz crystal whose X- and Z- or Z'- surfaces in the as-grown condition have been
processed flat and parallel by sawing, grinding, lapping, etc., to meet specified dimensions and
orientation
3.31
reference surface
surface of the lumbered bar prepared to specific flatness and orientation with respect to a
crystallographic direction (typically the X-direction)
3.32
synthetic quartz for optical applications
synthetic quartz which satisfies the requirements for the use of optical pickups, optical lowpass
filters (OLPF) and wave plates for digital single-lens reflex camera, monitoring camera, digital
video camera and optical communication module operating in the 300 nm – 1 700 nm wave
-1 -1
length (5 882 cm -33 333 cm )
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internal transmittance
internal transmittance which does not include loss of surface refraction
Note 1 to entry: This definition applies to synthetic quartz for optical applications only. Internal transmission values
require statement of sample thickness for which the value is calculated, e.g. 2 mm.
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striae
short range deviations of refractive index in quartz, growing defects in which the refractive index
fluctuates with a typical period of fractions of one millimetre to several millimetres
Note 1 to entry: This definition applies to synthetic quartz for optical applications only.
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growth band
contrasting density band that can be observed in the Y-cut crystal by Schlieren and similar
optical method
Note 1 to entry: The cause of this contrast is that elements such as aluminium, sodium, lithium and iron are trapped
in the crystal when a crystal is growing.
Note 2 to entry: Larger amounts of trapped impurities typically cause an increase in α.
Note 3 to entry: Growth bands cannot be observed when α is less than 0,160 or α is less than 0,120.
3 585 3 500
Note 4 to entry: This definition applies to synthetic quartz for optical applications only.
4 Specification for synthetic quartz crystal
4.1 Standard values
4.1.1 Shape of synthetic quartz for optical applications
A seed crystal is removed and the growth faces are machined to a specified uniform surface
roughness and to a specified flatness with the specified crystallographic orientation.
4.1.2 Orientation of the seed
Standard orientation for the seeds are Z-cuts and rotated X-cuts, minor rhombohedral (z-minor)
° ° ° °
cut, 1 30' rotated Z-cut, 2 rotated Z-cut, 5 rotated Z-cut, and 8 30' rotated Z-cut, the Z'-axis of the
latter three seeds being rotated as shown in Figure 1.
4.1.3 Inclusion density
4.1.3.1 Inclusion density of synthetic quartz for piezoelectric applications
The inclusion density (measured as in 4.2.5.3) for each grade shall not exceed the figures in any
required size range for that grade listed in Table 1.

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Table 1 – Inclusion density grades for piezoelectric applications
Grade/size Densities per cm
Range
µm 10-30 >30-70 >70-100 >100
I a 2 1 0 0
I b 3 2 1 1
I 6 4 2 2
II 9 5 4 3
III 12 8 6 4
Users requiring a grade in only one or more of the size ranges may designate their requirement
as the grade followed by the appropriate size range.
4.1.3.2 Inclusion density of synthetic quartz for optical applications
The inclusion density grade of synthetic quartz for optical applications shall be shown at Table 2.
Table 2 – Inclusion density grades for optical applications
Grade/size
Densities per 100 cm
Range
µm 10-100
OPT I 0-9
OPT II 10-20
OPT III 21-39
4.1.4 Striae in synthetic quartz for optical applications
A size, contrasting density and quantity should not exceed a limit sample. A limit sample should
be defined between the manufacturer and the user.
4.1.5 Infrared quality indications of α and α for piezoelectric applications
3 500 3 585
An infrared extinction coefficient value (α value) of synthetic quartz (measured as in 4.2.6) shall
be as listed under the appropriate heading for α or α in Table 3 for the various grades:
3 500 3 585
Table 3 – Infrared absorbance coefficient grades for piezoelectric applications
Maxima a
Pre-1987
Grade
Q・10 units
α α
3 500 3585
Aa 0,026 0,015 3,8
A 0,033 0,024 3,0
B 0,045 0,050 2,4
C 0,060 0,069 1,8
D 0,080 0,100 1,4
E 0,120 0,160 1,0
a
These Q values were obtained from α measurements and empirical correlation, and were in common usage
prior to 1987. These are included here as the previous labels to maintain continuity through the change in
emphasizing α labels. α is the physical measurement now used to control and specify quality in synthetic
quartz.
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The test limits above either correspond to or are unchanged (except in the cases of grades B and
D) from the α Iimits that correspond to the Q value grades listed IEC 60758:1983. This fifth
3 500
edition of IEC 60758 designated some of the same grades in terms of minimum indicated Q's in
10 units, as follows:
Aa = 3,8;
A = 3,0;
B = 2,2 (basis used herein), changed from 2,4 in the 1983 edition;
C = 1,8;
D = 1,4 (revised);
E = 1,0 (the same as the earlier D-grade).
4.1.6 Grade classification by α value and Schlieren method for optical applications
Grade classification is shown at Table 4.
Table 4 – Infrared absorbance coefficient grades
and Schlieren method for optical applications
Grade Schlieren method
α α
3 500 3 585
OPT A <0,033 <0,024 –
OPT B –
<0,060 <0,069
OPT C <0,120 <0,160 –
not observed growthband
OPT D ≥0,120 ≥0,160
by Schlieren method
4.1.7 Frequency-temperature characteristics of synthetic quartz for piezoelectric
applications
The frequency-temperature characteristics of synthetic quartz crystal units shall be assessed
by determination of the fractional frequency deviation measured at 15 °C and 35 °C with
respect to the series resonance frequency at 25 °C. The fractional deviation shall satisfy the
following:
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• fractional frequency deviation at 15 °C: +0,5 to +1,5 × 10 ;
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• fractional frequency deviation at 35 °C: –0,5 to -1,5 × 10 .
Measurement shall be made in accordance with 4.7.3 of IEC 60122-1:2002.
4.1.8 Etch channel density ρ
4.1.8.1 Etch channel density ρ for piezoelectric applications
When required, the etch channel density, ρ, per cm (measured as in 4.2.8) for each grade,
shall comply with the listings in Table 3.

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Table 5 – Etch channel density grades for piezoelectric applications
Grade Maximum number ρ per cm
1aa 2
1a 5
1 10
2 30
3 100
4 300
4.1.8.2 Etch channel density ρ for optical applications
Etch channel density (measured as in 4.2.8) should be ρ ≦ 100 per cm .
4.1.9 Internal transmittance for optical applications
At the wavelengths 400 nm, 550 nm, 650 nm and 1 550 nm, internal transmittance should be
0,998 or more for a 2 mm thick sample.

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z
z
r
r
z
z
r
Y-axis Y-axis
r
r
r
z
z
+X-axis +X-axis
Z-axis Z-axis
z (minor
rhombohedral)
z (minor
r (major rhombohedral) face
face
rhombohedral)
face
r r
z z
s s
x x
AT AT
BT BT
CT
CT
DT DT
X-cut
Z′
Rotated Z′cut seed
z minor rhomb
cut seed (AT-cut)
Z-axis Z-axis
z z
r r
m m
m m
r r
z z
Y-axis Y-axis
a) – Left-handed quartz b) – Right-handed quartz

In conoscope: contracting rings Expanding rings (eyepiece rotating
(eyepiece rotating clockwise) clockwise)

In polariscope: analyser rotated Analyser rotated clockwise
counterclockwise
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Figure 1 – Quartz crystal axis and cut direction
4.2 Requirements and measuring methods
4.2.1 Orientation
The orientation of the seed shall be along specified directions, with a deviation of less than
30 min from nominal.
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4.2.2 Handedness
The handedness of the seed shall be specified, either right-hand or left-hand (see Figure 1).
4.2.3 Synthetic quartz crystal dimensions
4.2.3.1 General
The dimension shall be measured by callipers or point callipers which enable the hollow point
of a synthetic quartz crystal to be measured (see Annex D).
4.2.3.2 Dimension along Y or Y'- axis
The dimension shall be as specified (see Figure 2d).
4.2.3.3 Dimension along Z or Z'-axis
The dimension along the Z or Z'-axis shall be measured by a point calliper and it shall be
specified as the maximum dimension along the Z or Z'-axis in the greater X zone (see
Figure 2c).
4.2.3.4 Dimension Z or Z'
eff eff
The Z or Z' dimension shall be specified as the minimum dimension along the Z or Z'-axis
eff eff
(see Figure 2c).
4.2.3.5 Dimension Z or Z'
min min
The dimension shall be as specified (see Figures 2c and 2d).

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z (minor rhombohedral) face
S-zone
Z
Z-zone Z-zone
Z
Lesser
Seed
Seed
+X
X-zone
Y
Z-zone
Z-zone
Greater
X-zone
r (major rhombohedral) face
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S-zone
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a) – Section ⊥ to Y-axis b) – Section ⊥ to X-axis
Y
Z or Z’
Z or Z’
min min
Z
+X
Y or Y’
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X
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c) – Illustration of dimensions
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