Our partner Andover Corp.

Infrared windows and substrates

from Andover

Andover stocks a variety of optical-quality infrared-transmitting substrates. All substrates are optically polished. AR coatings are also available.

For convenience, we offer the windows in two standard sizes: 25 mm and 50 mm dia. In addition, we can produce custom sizes and shapes. Contact our expert on the right for a quotation.

Features
  • High optical quality
  • Available from stock
  • Custom sizes available

Specifications

General Specifications
Thickness 1.0±0.2mm
Diameter Tolerance +0/-0.1 mm
Surface Quality 60/40 per MIL-C-48497A
CTE Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (see tables)
Optional Threaded ring mounting available. Contact our expert on the right for thread sizes
  Size, Shape & Part Number
Substrate Material 25 mm Ø 50 mm Ø
Silicon (Si) IRWS100-25 IRWS100-50
Germanium (Ge) IRWS200-25 IRWS200-50
Sapphire (AI2O3) IRWS300-25 IRWS300-50
Water-Free Fused Silica (SiO2) IRWS400-25 IRWS400-50
Calcuim Fluoride (CaF2) IRWS500-25 IRWS500-50
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) IRWS600-25 IRWS600-50
Silicon Germanium
Silicon (Si) is an economical choice for many IR applications.

Refractive index: 3.43 at 3.0µm
CTE (10-6/°C): 4.15
Hardness (Knoop): 820
Germanium (Ge) is widely used for lenses and windows in the Mid-IR region.

Refractive index: 4.00 at 10.6µm
CTE (10-6/°C): 5.7
Hardness (Knoop): 692
Sapphire Water-free fused Silica
Sapphire (Al2O3) is transparent over a wide range, and has excellent mechanical strength.

Refractive index: 1.737 at 2.0µm
CTE (10-6/°C): 7.7
Hardness (Knoop): 1920
WF Fused silica (SiO2) has excellent transmission in VIS and near IR and exhibits minimal fluorescence.


Refractive index: 1.45 at 1.0µm
CTE (10-6/°C): 0.55
Hardness (Knoop): 741
Calcium Fluoride Zinc Selenide
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) has good transmission from the UV to the Mid-IR.

Refractive index: 1.40 at 5.0µm
CTE (10-6/°C): 18.9
Hardness (Knoop): 160
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) is widely used for lenses and windows in the Mid-IR region.

Refractive index: 2.40 at 10.6µm
CTE (10-6/°C): 7.6
Hardness (Knoop): 100

Applications

Thermal Imaging
Detector Windows
IR Photography

Contact

Ing. Fabrizio Renzi
Ing. Fabrizio Renzi

Contact

Quantum Design s.r.l.

Via Francesco Sapori, 27
00143 Roma
Italy

Phone:+39 06 5004204
Fax:+39 06 5010389
E-mail:italy@qd-europe.com
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