Specifications

Substrate Material: Sapphire
Antireflection Coating: Coated, Uncoated
Diameter: 50.8 mm
Surface Quality: 40-20 scratch-dig
Surface Flatness: lambda/10
Thickness: 1.02 mm
Surface Hardness: Exceptional
Transmission Range: UV to MIR
Chemical Inertness: Yes
Solubility: Insoluble to water, common acids, or alkalis
Temperature Resistance: ~1,000°C
Crystal Orientation: z-cut
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Features


  • Exceptional Surface Hardness: Uncoated sapphire provides outstanding surface hardness, making it resistant to scratches from most materials.

  • Wide Transmission Range: Offers a transmission range extending from the UV to the MIR, ensuring versatility in various applications.

  • Chemically Inert: The uncoated substrate is chemically inert, providing durability and reliability in harsh environments.

  • High Temperature Resistance: Insoluble to water, common acids, or alkalis at temperatures up to approximately 1,000°C, ensuring performance under extreme conditions.

  • Reduced Birefringence Effects: Our sapphire windows are z-cut, aligning the c-axis of the crystal parallel with the optical axis to minimize birefringence effects on transmitted light.

Applications


  • Laser optics

  • Spectroscopy

  • Imaging

  • Metrology and inspection