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Optical Window Glass Substrate Wafer CaF2 Substrate Window Lens

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Optical Window Glass Substrate Wafer CaF2 Substrate Window Lens

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Wavelength range
130nm-9.5µm
Diameter tolerance
±0.1mm
Thickness tolerance
±0.2mm
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Calcium fluoride

Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) is a highly versatile optical material, spanning from deep UV to long-wavelength infrared (130nm-10µm). It boasts a low absorption coefficient and high damage threshold, making it popular in laser, cryogenic, spectroscopy, and fluorescence imaging applications across UV, VIS, and IR wavelengths. The low index of refraction allows for use without AR coating, ensuring cost-effectiveness and versatility.

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Calcium fluoride with strong UV transmittance
Calcium fluoride with strong UV transmittance
Calcium Fluoride with excellent heat resistance
Calcium Fluoride with excellent heat resistance
Calcium fluoride with strong light transmittance
Calcium fluoride with strong light transmittance

 

Benefits of Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) Windows

  • High Transmission Range: CaF2 windows have a high transmission range
  • Transmits UV Light: CaF2 windows are transparent to ultraviolet light, which is not possible with traditional glass windows
  • Durability: CaF2 windows are highly durable and can withstand harsh environmental conditions
  • Thermal Stability: CaF2 windows are highly resistant to thermal shock
  • High Refractive Index: CaF2 has a high refractive index

Applications of CaF2

  • laser window
  • Substrate material
  • spectroscopic windows and cryogenically cooled thermal imaging systems
  • micro-machining devices and in eye surgery

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Through the implementation of innovative and state-of-the-art melting processes, we have acquired extensive expertise in the development and manufacture of quality glass products, offering a wide range of optical glass products for a variety of commercial, industrial and scientific applications. The company provides various specifications of optical glass such as raw glass, cut parts and finished components, and cooperates closely with customers to customize products according to customer needs. With an unwavering commitment to quality, we ensure our customers receive the perfect solution tailored to their requirements.

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FAQ

What Are Optical Windows And What Are They Used For?

Optical windows are transparent components used to transmit light without distorting its properties. They are used in various applications such as high-power IR laser systems, microwave windows, and in environments requiring exceptional broad-band infrared transparency and thermal conductivity.

What Are The Main Types Of Glass Substrates?

The main types of glass substrates include soda-lime glass, sapphire, boroaluminosilicate glass, optical quartz glass, K9 glass, CaF2 substrate, magnesium fluoride crystal substrate, and silicon.

What Is CaF2 Used For?

Calcium Fluoride is used as a flux in the aluminium industry and a source of fluorine for hydrofluoric acid production. It also finds use in cryogenically cooled thermal imaging stages. It can also be used as a gemstone, but its value is not high as it lacks hardness.

Is CaF2 Soluble In Water?

Calcium fluoride is the inorganic compound of the elements calcium and fluorine with the formula CaF2. It is a white solid that is practically insoluble in water.

What Dissolves Calcium Fluoride?

Calcium fluoride is inert to organic chemicals and many acids, including HF. It will slowly dissolve in nitric acid.

What Are The Different Types Of Optical Windows Available?

There are several types of optical windows, including diamond optical windows, CaF2 windows, MgF2 windows, silicon windows, quartz glass sheets, zinc sulfide (ZnS) windows, barium fluoride (BaF2) windows, zinc selenide (ZnSe) windows, and sapphire windows. Each type has unique properties suited for different applications.

What Is Optical Glass Used For?

Due to its exceptional level of clarity and durability, optical glass is the most commonly used material for a wide variety of optical applications, including: Lenses for analytical and medical equipment. Photographic lenses. Windows for optical systems and instruments.

What Is Soda-lime Glass Used For?

Soda-lime glass is widely used as an insulating substrate for thin and thick film deposition in various applications due to its uniform thickness and exceptionally flat surfaces.

How Do Optical Windows Work?

Optical windows work by allowing light to pass through them with minimal absorption, reflection, and scattering. They are designed to maintain the integrity of the light's properties, such as wavelength and intensity, ensuring clear and accurate transmission.

What Is The Composition Of Optical Glass?

About 95% of all glasses are of the "soda-lime" type, containing silicon dioxide (silica), Na2O (soda), and CaO (lime). Crown glass is a soda-lime-silica composite.

What Are The Advantages Of Using Sapphire Substrates?

Sapphire substrates offer unparalleled chemical, optical, and physical properties. They are highly resistant to thermal shocks, high temperatures, sand erosion, and water, making them ideal for demanding applications.

What Are The Advantages Of Using Optical Windows In High-power IR Laser Applications?

Optical windows used in high-power IR laser applications offer several advantages, including exceptional broad-band infrared transparency, excellent thermal conductivity, and low scattering in the infrared spectrum. These properties help in maintaining the performance and longevity of the laser systems.

What Are The Most Common Optical Glasses?

The most common optical glasses for the IR spectrum are calcium fluoride, fused silica, germanium, magnesium fluoride, potassium bromide, sapphire, silicon, sodium chloride, zinc selenide, and zinc sulfide.

Why Is Boroaluminosilicate Glass Suitable For Laboratory Glassware And Cooking Utensils?

Boroaluminosilicate glass is highly resistant to thermal expansion, making it suitable for applications that require resistance to temperature changes, such as laboratory glassware and cooking utensils.

Why Are CaF2 Windows Preferred In Certain Optical Applications?

CaF2 windows are preferred in optical applications due to their versatility, environmental stability, resistance to laser damage, and high, stable transmission from 200 nm to about 7 μm. These properties make them suitable for a wide range of optical applications.

What Are The Applications Of Optical Quartz Glass Sheets?

Optical quartz glass sheets are used for precise light manipulation in various fields including telecommunications, astronomy, and optical technology due to their exceptional clarity and tailored refractive properties.

What Makes MgF2 Windows Unique?

MgF2 windows are unique because they are made from a tetragonal crystal that exhibits anisotropy. This property makes them essential for precision imaging and signal transmission, where treating them as single crystals is imperative.

What Makes K9 Glass Special?

K9 glass, also known as K9 crystal, is a type of optical borosilicate crown glass renowned for its exceptional optical properties, making it suitable for various optical applications.

How Does Silicon Perform In Near-infrared (NIR) Applications?

Silicon performs exceptionally well in near-infrared (NIR) applications, covering a range of approximately 1 μm to 6 μm. It is one of the most durable mineral and optical materials, making it highly suitable for NIR applications.

What Is A CaF2 Window Used For?

A CaF2 window is an optical window made of crystalline calcium fluoride. These windows are versatile, environmentally stable, and resistant to laser damage, making them suitable for a wide range of optical applications.

What Are The Benefits Of Using High-temperature Resistant Optical Quartz Glass Sheets?

High-temperature resistant optical quartz glass sheets offer excellent thermal and chemical resistance. They are widely used in industries requiring precise light manipulation, such as telecommunications and astronomy, due to their exceptional clarity and tailored refractive properties.

What Are The Properties Of Magnesium Fluoride Crystal Substrates?

Magnesium fluoride (MgF2) is a tetragonal crystal that exhibits anisotropy, making it imperative to treat it as a single crystal when engaging in precision imaging and signal transmission.

Why Are Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) Windows Preferred In Harsh Environments?

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) windows are preferred in harsh environments because they have excellent mechanical strength, chemical inertness, and a wide IR transmission range between 8-14 microns. These properties make them highly durable and resistant to harsh conditions.

What Is Silicon Used For In The Near-infrared Range?

Silicon (Si) is widely regarded as one of the most durable mineral and optical materials for applications in the near-infrared (NIR) range, approximately 1 μm to 6 μm.

What Are The Applications Of Barium Fluoride (BaF2) Windows?

BaF2 windows are valuable for applications in VUV and infrared spectroscopy due to their fast scintillation properties. They are sought after for their exceptional properties, making them ideal for precise spectroscopic analysis.

What Are Glass Vibration Beads Used For In Laboratories?

Glass vibration beads, commonly used in laboratory settings, are transparent glass balls designed to prevent zeolite formation, making them useful in various experimental setups.
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CaF2 substrate is a perfect match for our laser application.

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The window's high transmission range ensures clear visuals.

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The lens's strong UV transmittance exceeded my expectations.

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CaF2 substrate's durability makes it a reliable choice.

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The excellent heat resistance of the window is a lifesaver.

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The high refractive index of CaF2 substrate is a game-changer.

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CaF2 substrate's low absorption coefficient is impressive.

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The window's versatility makes it suitable for various applications.

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CaF2 substrate's cost-effectiveness is a major plus.

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The substrate's high damage threshold ensures longevity.

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The lens's strong light transmittance is remarkable.

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CaF2 substrate's technological advancement is commendable.

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The window's thermal stability is a key advantage.

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The substrate's wide applications make it a versatile choice.

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The lens's cryogenic compatibility is a unique feature.

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CaF2 substrate's quality is unmatched.

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The window's fast delivery was impressive.

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