Category: Optical components
Optics from Sapphire
Due to the unique physical properties of sapphire, it can be used for the manufacture of optical parts operating under extreme conditions.
Certificated
OJSC “Plant “Optic” has mastered the processing of optical components (windows (plates), protective glasses) from sapphire (leucosapphire Al2O3) with reflection, antireflection and beam-splitting coatings.
Due to its unique physical properties, sapphire can be used for the manufacture of optical parts operating under extreme conditions, i.e. at high temperatures, pressure, mechanical loads, in aggressive environments.
The basic physical properties
Resistant to common acids and alkalis at temperatures up to 1000 °C | |
Hardness | 9 according Mohs |
Tensile strength | 2250 Mpa |
Compressive strength | 2950 Mpa |
Bending strength | 2950 Mpa |
Density | (specific weight) 3.98 g /cm3 |
Melting point | 2040 °C |
Heat resistance | 165 °C |
Linear expansion coefficient | +/- 60 °C |
Thermal conductivity coefficient | 27.21 W / (m K) at 300 |
Transmission parameters from and to | 0.17 – 5.5 mkm |
Refractive parameters, n | 1.75449 (o), 1.74663 (e) (1=1.06 mkm) |