In this paper, we report the crystal growth of large-size lead tungstate (PbWO4) crystals by modified vertical Bridgman method with multi-crucibles. The growth conditions were also studied and optimal growth parameters were obtained. The uniformity of grown PbWO4 and the impurities in grown PbWO4 were analyzed by glow discharge mass spectroscopy method. The measurements of lattice parameters and phase analysis were carried out by X-ray diffraction. The scintillation properties of grown PbWO4 crystals were investigated. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.