Abstract: | Solid solutions KTi1‐XHfXOPO4 (х = 0.008 – 0.107) possessing the KTiOPO4 structure, have been synthesized in molten system K2O‐P2O5‐TiO2‐HfF4. The crystal growth experiment of Hf‐doped KTP crystal has been reported. The X‐ray powder diffraction data and chemical analysis are also presented. It has been shown that KTiOPO4 crystal structure slightly changes when Hf incorporates into the framework. Transmission/absorption spectra of KTi0.974Hf0.026OPO4 crystals have been recorded. The incorporation of Hf ions shifts the optical absorption edge in the UV‐visible spectrum towards the long‐wavelength region with absorption near 387 nm. |