What Is Optical Window
The optical window is used as a protective element between the two environments, which can isolate the possible pressure differences, corrosive gases, friction, shock, heat and cold in the two different environments. They are simple sheets, polished on both sides, flat and parallel. The optical window does not change the propagation characteristics of light. Generally, depending on the use environment, the optical window has different requirements in different frequency bands such as visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, etc. Of course, the best glass type is based on your needs. With knowledge, expertise and technology, OPTIC-WELL can meet your precise machining specifications in BK7, fused silica, sapphire, quartz and silicon materials. Our optical raw materials are provided by well-known manufacturers, which ensure the performance and quality of optical glass.
About Optical Materials
Different optical materials can provide different properties, you can quickly judge which material you need by browsing the basic parameters of some common optical materials shown below. We can do our best to meet the needs of customers. If you have special requirements for optical materials or further questions, please contact us to ask related questions.
Name Of Material: |
B270 |
CaF2 |
Ge |
N-BK7 |
Sapphire |
UV Fused Silica |
Refractive Indes(nd) |
1.523 |
1.434 |
4.003 |
1.517 |
1.768 |
1.458 |
Coefficient Of Disperasion (Vd) |
58.5 |
95.1 |
N/A |
64.2 |
72.2 |
67.7 |
Density(g/cm³) |
2.55 |
3.18 |
5.33 |
2.46 |
3.97 |
2.2 |
TCE(μm/m°C) |
8.2 |
18.85 |
6.1 |
7.1 |
5.3 |
0.55 |
Soften Temperature(℃) |
533 |
800 |
936 |
557 |
2000 |
1000 |
Knoop Hardness(kg/m㎡) |
542 |
158.3 |
780 |
610 |
2200 |
500 |
Transmission Capacity |
250nm~3200nm |
125nm~1000nm |
2μm~15μm |
350nm~2000nm |
250nm~4000nm |
193nm~2000nm |
.Typical Shapes
Optical Window With Holes Circular Optical Window Square Optical Window
Stepped Optical Window Wedged Optical Window Customized Optical Window
For Different Choice Reason
1. General Working Environment -BK7(K9) Material Is Affordable And Widely Used.
2. Harsh Working Conditions- Sapphire Have Good Mechanical Properties, Especially The Excellent Surface Hardness Only Next To Diamond.
3. Special Transmission Request- Quartz And Other Material.
4. If You Already Know The Materials You Want- Please Contact Us With Your Drawings.