Metal-coated Silica Fibers: Multi-Mode, Al-alloy Coated

Name: Metal-coated Silica Fibers: Multi-Mode, Al-alloy Coated
Brand: Art photonics GmbH
Availability: InStock

Description

art photonics’ Al Coated Silica Fibers are the optimal solution for applications in high temperature, vacuum and harsh environment conditions. Al coated fibers have all benefits of silica fibers. Additional significant advantages include a superior mechanical strength and better fatigue resistance compared to polymer coated fibers.

The transmission range spans 220 to 2400 nm depending on UV or NIR silica fiber core choice. The working temperature range is from -270°C to 400°C; humidity – up to 100%.

Specifications

Core Diameter:	9 um
Wavelength Range:	220 – 2400 nm
Cable Length:	1 m
Fiber Core Material:	Silica
Available Fiber Core Diameters:	9, 50, 100, 200, 400, 600 µm
Type:	Step / Graded Index
Coating Material:	Al
Coating Thickness:	15 - 82.5 µm

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Features

Core/Cladding material: Pure Fused Silica Core/Fluorine Doped Silica Cladding

Core diameters: 9, 50, 100, 200, 400, 600 μm

High OH- ( λ= 0.22 – 1.2 μm)

Low OH- ( λ= 0.35 – 2.5 μm)

Numerical Aperture (NA): 0.22 ± 0.02 (Full Acceptance Angle 25°)

Available NA: 0.12± 0.02, 0.26 ± 0.02

Material of metal coating: Al (Cu-alloy is available)

Humidity Range: Up to 100%

Minimal bending radius (long term): 200 x fiber outer diameter

Minimal bending radius (short term): 100 x fiber outer diameter

Coating material: Copper-alloy

Min operating temperature: -270°C

Max operating temperature: 400°C

Tensile strength (short gauge): 3.5–6 GPa

Two point bending strength: >10GPa

Static fatigue parameter: >100

Applications

High temperature environments

Harsh chemical environments

Nuclear radiation resistant devices

High power laser delivery

Down-hole sensing for oil and gas industry

Medical applications

Soldered fiber bundles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Metal Coated Fibers?

Metal Coated Fibers are silica fibers coated with metal, such as aluminum or copper, that are designed for use in high temperature, vacuum, and harsh chemical environments.

What is the core material of Metal Coated Fibers?

The core material of Metal Coated Fibers is pure silica, with high or low OH- depending on the wavelength range.

What is the numerical aperture of Metal Coated Fibers?

The standard numerical aperture of Metal Coated Fibers is 0.22 ± 0.02, with available numerical apertures of 0.12 ± 0.02 and 0.26 ± 0.02.

What is the temperature range for Metal Coated Fibers?

Metal Coated Fibers can operate in temperatures ranging from -270°C to 400°C for Al and up to 600°C for Cu-alloy.

What are some applications of Metal Coated Fibers?

Metal Coated Fibers are used in high temperature environments, harsh chemical environments, nuclear radiation, high power laser delivery, medical applications, and soldered fiber bundles.

What is the working temperature range for the Al Coated Silica Fibers?

The working temperature range is from -270°C to 400°C.

What is the transmission range of the fibers?

The transmission range spans from 220 to 2400 nm depending on the UV or NIR silica fiber core choice.

What is the numerical aperture (NA) of the fibers?

The numerical aperture (NA) is 0.22 ± 0.02, with a full acceptance angle of 25°.

What is the material of the metal coating?

The material of the metal coating is aluminum (Cu-alloy is also available).

What are the applications of the Al Coated Silica Fibers?

The applications include high temperature environments, harsh chemical environments, nuclear radiation resistant devices, high power laser delivery, down-hole sensing for oil and gas industry, and medical applications.