Optical Sapphire Windows7

BBAR (1650-3000nm) AR Coated Sapphire Window

Price range: $33.00 through $455.00

Sapphire windows are highly prized in various high-performance applications due to their remarkable mechanical, chemical, and optical properties. Made from synthetic sapphire (Al2O3), these windows are second only to diamond in terms of hardness, making them extremely durable and scratch-resistant. Their broad transmission range from the ultraviolet (UV) to the infrared (IR) spectrum further enhances their versatility in demanding environments.

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Description

Shape Optics Sapphire Windows are premium optical components engineered for extreme environments where mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and wideband optical transmission are critical. Manufactured from synthetic sapphire (Al₂O₃), these windows combine exceptional durability with excellent optical clarity, making them ideal for high-power, high-pressure, and harsh operating conditions.

With a hardness second only to diamond, sapphire windows offer outstanding scratch and abrasion resistance, ensuring long-term performance even in demanding industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.

 

Key Properties & Advantages

1.Exceptional Mechanical Strength

  • Ultra-high hardness (Mohs 9): Highly resistant to scratching, wear, and impact
  • High tensile strength: Suitable for high-pressure and vacuum environments
  • Excellent thermal stability: Maintains structural integrity at elevated temperatures

2.Broad Optical Transmission

  • Wide spectral range: High transmission from UV (~190 nm) to mid-infrared (~5 µm)
  • Low optical absorption: Ideal for high-power laser and imaging applications
  • High refractive index: Enables compact optical designs

3.Superior Chemical & Environmental Resistance

  • Resistant to most acids, alkalis, and corrosive gases
  • Performs reliably in harsh chemical and marine environments
  • Excellent weather and radiation resistance

 

Applications

  • High-Pressure Viewports & Windows: Used in vacuum chambers, pressure vessels, and deep-sea or high-altitude systems
  • Aerospace & Defense Optics: Missile domes, sensor windows, and reconnaissance systems
  • Laser & High-Power Optical Systems: Protective windows for high-energy laser transmission
  • Semiconductor & Industrial Processing: Plasma chambers, inspection ports, and harsh-process monitoring
  • Medical & Scientific Instruments: Diagnostic windows, analytical equipment, and spectroscopy systems

 

Coating & Customization Options

  • Anti-Reflection (AR) coatings for UV, VIS, NIR, and IR wavelengths
  • Custom sizes, thicknesses, and surface qualities available
  • Orientation control (C-plane, A-plane, R-plane) upon request

 

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