Sapphire Shaped Optical Component Window Custom
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Overview of Sapphire Shaped Optical Component
This sapphire shaped piece is a high-performance optical component manufactured from single-crystal sapphire (Al₂O₃), specifically engineered for advanced optical applications requiring exceptional durability, precision, and transparency. The sapphire shaped substrate exhibits outstanding mechanical strength and optical clarity, making it ideal for environments where conventional glass materials cannot withstand extreme conditions.
Material Properties and Advantages
The sapphire shaped optical component features a unique rectangular design with precision notches, tailored for integration into complex optical systems. Sapphire (Al₂O₃) is renowned for its superior hardness, second only to diamond, providing excellent scratch resistance and long-term stability. It offers high optical transmittance across a broad spectrum (UV to IR, 200–5000nm), low birefringence, and exceptional thermal stability, maintaining optical performance even under high temperatures and harsh chemical exposure.
Optical Applications
Sapphire shaped pieces like this are widely utilized in various optical systems including:
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Laser optics – as precision windows, filters, and coupling elements in high-power laser setups.
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Imaging and sensing systems – in aerospace, medical, and industrial imaging devices where optical clarity and environmental resistance are critical.
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Spectroscopy and photonics – as substrates for optical coatings, lenses, and beam-shaping components.
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Protective optics – for cameras, sensors, and optical instruments exposed to abrasive or high-pressure environments.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter
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Sapphire Window
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| Hardness (Mohs)
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9
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| Max Temperature
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1900°C
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| Transmittance @550nm
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>92%
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| Compressive Strength
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2 GPa
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| Wavelength Range
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200–5500 nm
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FAQ of Quartz Glasses
Q1: What are the key advantages of sapphire irregular optical windows compared to quartz or fused silica?
A: Sapphire offers superior hardness (Mohs 9), 1900°C short-term heat resistance, and 200-5500 nm broad-spectrum transmission, outperforming quartz (1050°C limit) in extreme environments .
Q2: What industries commonly use sapphire irregular optical windows?
A: They are critical in aerospace (satellite optics), medical endoscopes, industrial laser systems, and defense infrared detection due to their durability and optical clarity .
About Us
XKH specializes in high-tech development, production, and sales of special optical glass and new crystal materials. Our products serve optical electronics, consumer electronics, and the military. We offer Sapphire optical components, mobile phone lens covers, Ceramics, LT, Silicon Carbide SIC, Quartz, and semiconductor crystal wafers. With skilled expertise and cutting-edge equipment, we excel in non-standard product processing, aiming to be a leading optoelectronic materials high-tech enterprise.
