Spectral, linear and nonlinear optical, electrical, mechanical behaviour of sodium succinate crystal

This article reports on the preparation and characterization of sodium succinate grown by the slow solvent evaporation method. The grown crystal was subjected to single crystal x-ray diffraction technique to determine the lattice parameters. Fourier transform infrared spectrum was recorded to identify the presence of functional groups. Linear optical studies were determined in the percentage of transmittance and other optical parameters like optical band gap, reflectance and refractive index. The nonlinear refractive index, absorption and optical limiting was measured through the z-scan technique using Nd:YAG laser. Fluorescence study was measured. The impedance spectrum used to determine the dc conductivity at first time. Dielectric constant, dielectric loss and ac conductivity of the crystal were measured. The mechanical properties were measured in the crystal. The predicted NLO properties, UV–vis absorption and Z-scan studies indicate that is an attractive material for nonlinear optics and photonics optical limiting applications.