Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows Optical Components
Sapphire irregular optical windows are precision-machined optical components fabricated from high-purity single-crystal aluminum oxide (α-Al₂O₃). Their core advantage lies in combining sapphire's inherent material properties with custom geometric designs to meet extreme environmental demands for optical, mechanical, and chemical performance.
Company Service Highlights:
- Full-size Customization: Supports circular, square, annular, and complex irregular shapes (e.g., trapezoidal, hexagonal), with thickness tolerance of ±0.01 mm and maximum diameter up to 500 mm.
- Multi-Material Integration: Offers standard sapphire wafers, tubes, rods, and hybrid structures (e.g., tungsten-copper encapsulation) alongside multi-layer coating solutions.
- Rapid Delivery: From design to mass production in 2–4 weeks, accommodating small-batch prototypes and large-scale manufacturing.
Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows Technical Specifications
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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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Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows Core Characteristics
1. Material Properties:
- Ultra-High Hardness: Mohs hardness of 9 (second only to diamond), 5× scratch resistance compared to quartz, ideal for abrasive environments.
- Broad-Spectrum Transmission: 200 nm (UV) to 5.5 μm (mid-IR) full-wave transmission, with >85% visible light transmittance without coatings.
- Extreme Durability:
- Temperature: Melting point of 2050°C, short-term tolerance up to 1900°C (e.g., molten metal observation windows).
- Chemical Resistance: Withstands strong acids (except HF), alkalis, and organic solvents, suitable for harsh chemical reactors.
- Low Thermal Expansion: Coefficient of 5.3×10⁻⁶/°C, <0.02% deformation from -200°C to 800°C.
2. Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows Features:
- Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows irregular Machining Precision: ±0.05 mm tolerance, 0.25 mm×45° edge chamfering, surface roughness Ra <0.5 nm (double-sided polishing).
- Functional Enhancements:
- Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows Coating Options: Anti-reflective (AR), high-reflective (HR), hydrophobic/oleophobic, and conductive (ITO/metal) coatings.
- Encapsulation: Metal flanges (316L stainless steel) and ceramic substrates (AlN) for vacuum/high-pressure interfaces.
Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows Application Scenarios
1. Industrial & Energy:
- High-Temperature Monitoring: Sapphire custom-shaped optical windows of real-time observation in molten metal furnaces and semiconductor MOCVD equipment, enduring 1000°C+ temperatures and corrosive gases.
- Oil Exploration: Sapphire custom-shaped optical windows downhole sensor windows resistant to H₂S corrosion and 100 MPa pressure.
2. Laser & Optical Systems:
- High-Power Lasers: CO₂ laser cutting machine output windows (99% transmission at 10.6 μm), tolerating kW-level energy densities.
- Infrared Imaging: Sapphire custom-shaped optical windows in thermal imaging windows with >90% mid-IR transmittance for enhanced clarity.
3. Medical & Biotech:
- Endoscopes: Sapphire custom-shaped optical windows autoclavable at 134°C/30 min with biocompatible surfaces for minimally invasive surgery.
- Laser Therapy: Femtosecond laser eye surgery windows minimizing thermal damage via low dispersion.
4. Aerospace & Defense:
- Satellite Optics: Sapphire custom-shaped optical windows radiation-resistant windows (proton dose 1×10¹⁴ p/cm² with <2% transmittance loss).
- Missile Guidance: Infrared detection windows surviving >1000°C aerodynamic heating.
5. Consumer Electronics:
- AR/VR: Scratch-resistant lens coatings (0.3–1 mm thickness) for curved displays.
- Wearables: Military-grade smartwatch sapphire lenses passing MIL-STD-810G drop tests.
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Sapphire Custom-shaped Optical Windows Q&A
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 .
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