Productoverzicht
Custom Sapphire Optical Windows are manufactured from 99.99% high-purity single-crystal sapphire (Al₂O₃), a proven optical material known for its exceptional hardness, wide spectral transparency, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Sapphire optical windows are widely adopted in laser systems, optical sensors, aerospace equipment, and high-temperature or high-pressure industrial environments, where long-term reliability is critical.
With optical transmission ranging from ultraviolet to mid-infrared (0.2–5.5 μm), sapphire windows provide excellent performance across a broad wavelength range. Compared with conventional optical glass or fused silica, sapphire offers significantly higher resistance to abrasion, thermal shock, pressure, and corrosive media, making it ideal for demanding optical protection applications.
All sapphire optical windows are fully customizable in size, thickness, tolerance, and surface quality, allowing seamless integration into a wide range of optical and mechanical systems.
Material Properties and Engineering Reliability
Sapphire optical windows are fabricated from synthetic single-crystal aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) grown under controlled conditions to ensure high purity, structural integrity, and optical uniformity. With a Mohs hardness of 9, sapphire is the second hardest material after diamond, providing outstanding wear resistance and long service life.
Sapphire maintains excellent mechanical and optical stability at extreme temperatures exceeding 2000°C, while also demonstrating strong resistance to acids, alkalis, and most industrial solvents. These properties make sapphire optical windows particularly suitable for high-power laser systems and harsh operating environments where conventional optical materials may fail.
Technische specificaties
| Parameter | Specificatie |
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| Materiaal | Sapphire (single-crystal Al₂O₃), 99.99% purity |
| Kristalstructuur | Single crystal |
| Optical Transmission Range | 0.2 – 5.5 μm (UV – Visible – IR) |
| Hardheid | Mohs hardness 9 (second only to diamond) |
| Dichtheid | ~3.97 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index (nd) | ~1.77 |
| Transmittance | >80% (visible); >90% (infrared) |
| Temperature Resistance | Stable at temperatures exceeding 2000°C |
| Corrosion Resistance | Highly resistant to acids, alkalis, and solvents |
| Surface Quality | 80/50, 60/40, 40/20 or better (scratch/dig) |
| Afwerking oppervlak | Optical-grade polishing available |
| Dimensions | Fully customizable |
| Dikte tolerantie | Typical ±0.1 mm (tighter tolerances available) |
| Certificering | Volgzaam RoHS |
| Verpakking | Cleanroom packaging (Class 100 environment) |
Key Features and Advantages
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High Optical Transparency
Excellent transmission from UV to mid-infrared enables use in laser and broadband optical systems. -
Extreme Hardness and Wear Resistance
Mohs hardness 9 ensures superior resistance to scratching, abrasion, and mechanical wear. -
Uitstekende thermische stabiliteit
Maintains structural and optical performance in high-temperature environments exceeding 2000°C. -
Excellent Chemical Resistance
Resists corrosion from acids, alkalis, and solvents, suitable for aggressive industrial conditions. -
Customizable Design
Size, thickness, surface quality, and tolerances can be tailored to application requirements.
Typische toepassingen
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Laser Systems
Protective and transmissive windows for high-power and precision laser equipment. -
Optical Sensors & Instruments
Optical protection for sensors operating in harsh or contaminated environments. -
High-Temperature & High-Pressure Equipment
Observation windows for industrial processing and monitoring systems. -
Aerospace & Aviation
Optical windows for sensors, instruments, and protective viewing ports. -
Architecture & Automotive
High-strength transparent components for premium structural and optical applications.
Design & Customization Options
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Custom diameters, thicknesses, and shapes
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Optical-grade or engineering-grade surface finishes
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Enhanced flatness and parallelism for precision optics
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Application-specific tolerance control
All customization follows established optical manufacturing and precision ceramic processing standards, ensuring consistent quality and repeatability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Why choose sapphire optical windows instead of glass or fused silica?
A: Sapphire offers significantly higher hardness, thermal resistance, and chemical durability while maintaining broad-spectrum optical transparency, making it ideal for harsh environments.
Q2: Are sapphire optical windows suitable for high-power laser applications?
A: Yes. Sapphire’s high thermal conductivity, hardness, and optical stability make it well suited for high-power laser systems.
Q3: Can you support custom designs and small batch orders?
A: Yes. We support both prototyping and production orders with full customization options.








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