Ultra Thin Circle Sapphire Windows are widely used in high-performance optical systems due to their exceptional physical and chemical stability. These windows feature very high hardness and transparency, making them capable of withstanding extreme conditions such as high temperatures and corrosive chemicals. This makes them ideal for aerospace, scientific research, and high-end instrumentation applications.
Ultra Thin Circle Sapphire Windows extreme hardness (second only to diamond), high melting point, and excellent optical characteristics across a wide range of wavelengths.
Material | Sapphire Optical Windows (Al2O3) |
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Diameter | 400 μm ~ 50 mm |
Diameter Tolerance | Up to 0.005 mm |
Thickness | smaller 150 μm |
Thickness Tolerance | +/-0.005 mm |
Surface Orientation | C-plane (0001) |
Surface Quality | 60/40, 40/20 or 20/10 S/D |
Coating | No coating or AR, HR or PR coating |
Packaging | 25 pieces in one cassette |
Sapphire windows are used in aircraft and spacecraft for their ability to withstand high pressures and extreme temperature variations without losing transparency.
Due to their high resistance to heat and corrosive chemicals, sapphire windows are ideal for high-performance optical systems in scientific equipment like spectrometers and lasers.
Sapphire's resistance to sterilization processes and biological inertness makes it suitable for various medical devices, including endoscopic systems where clear, durable windows are crucial.
The strength and durability of sapphire make it suitable for viewing windows in high-pressure vessels used in research and industrial processes.