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MATERIALS
CVD ZINC SELENIDE
CVD ZINC SELENIDE Material is the material of choice for optical components in high-powered CO2 lasers due to its low bulk absorption at 10.6 microns. Its index of refraction, homogeneity and uniformity offer excellent optical performance for use as protective windows or optical elements in high-resolution forward looking infrared (FLIR) thermal imaging equipment. This material has also been used as small windows and lenses in medical and industrial applications, such as thermometry and spectroscopy.
ZnS (MS)
ZnS MultiSpectral is infrared’s zinc sulfide material treated by a hot isostatic press (HIP) process. Under intense heat and pressure, defects within the crystalline lattice are virtually eliminated, leaving a water-clear material with minimal scatter and high transmission characteristics from 0.4 to 12 microns. This material is particularly well suited for high-performance common aperture systems that must perform across a broad wavelength spectrum.
AOVtech Chalcogenide Glass
AOVtech’s AGIR chalcogenide glass series includes compositions designed to transmit in short to long wave ranges delivering an improved optical performance and reduced thermal sensitivity when compared to traditional materials on the market thus achieving both a cost-effective and customizable option for thermal imaging applications per the specifications of our clients as well as meeting the high-volume demand of commercial applications.
Silicon
Silicon is rather hard material, resistant to many external constraints and excels in thermal stability. As it is the half of density of germanium, it is ideal for weight sensitive optical applications. Our company is able to supply ,besides others, monocrystalline float zone silicon in purity of > 99,999%
Germanium
Germanium is a strong and durable material with high refractive index. One of its many advantages is also its versatility which allows it to be shaped into variety of shapes and sizes. Due to its high refractive index it is widely used in thermal imaging applications.
Corning 7980 and others...
This high purity Fused Silica with excellent optical qualities such as extraordinary low refractive index excellent homogeneity values, lowest birefringence values, exceptional transmittance from the deep ultraviolet through the infrared region, and an ultra-low thermal expansion coefficient.