Frequently Asked Questions

The quality grades of SQ Fused Silica differ in terms of homogeneity, absence of striae, and application type. SQ0 is recommended for optical elements with several light directions, SQ1 is suitable for optical elements such as lenses, discs, wafers, and rods/fibers, SQT is recommended for technical applications, and the excimer grades have excellent transmission at 193 nm/248 nm and the lowest level of laser-induced fluorescence.

SQ Fused Silica is suitable for a range of applications, including excimer laser optics and beam guiding systems, DUV and UV optics components, standard optics (VIS and NIR), UV rods, preforms and optical fibers, laser fusion, technical applications, and lithography and microlithography applications.

SQ Fused Silica is inclusion- and bubble-free and has excellent optical and physical properties, including laser durability, refractive index homogeneity, thermal stability and temperature shock resistance, low stress birefringence, and small thermal expansion coefficients.

SQ Fused Silica is a high-quality material used for the production of optical and photonic devices in various markets, including fiber optic, semiconductor, and display technology.

SQ Fused Silica is available in five quality grades, including SQ0, SQ1, SQT, SQ0-E193/SQ1-E193 (ArF excimer grade), and SQ0-E248/SQ1-E248 (KrF excimer grade).

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