Calcium Fluoride CaF2 Window
- Diameter tolerance: ±0.1mm
- Thickness tolerance: ±0.2mm
- Clear Aperture: 90%
- Surface Quality: 60/40
- Paralellism: <1 arc minute
- Density: 3.18g/cm3
The CaF2 Window Glass is a commonly used infrared and ultraviolet optical material.
Due to its excellent transmission properties and chemical stability, people often choose thenm in various optical systems.
Calcium fluoride has a wide transmission range, which makes it highly suitable for various applications.
It is commonly used in applications that demand high transmission rates and low absorption, such as spectroscopy, laser systems, and imaging systems.
The CaF2 window has various advantages.Therefore, it is the first choice for those people wo want use it in infrared systems.
With a low absorption coefficient and a high damage threshold, CaF2 is a common choice in laser and cryogenic applications as well as spectroscopy or fluorescence imaging in the UV, VIS and IR wavelengths.
Advantages
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High transmission range:
The CaF2 window has a high transmission range, making it highly suitable for spectroscopy and laser systems.
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Transmitted ultraviolet light:
The CaF2 window is transparent to ultraviolet rays, which is something. The traditional glass windows cannot achieve.
Therefore, it is highly suitable for ultraviolet spectroscopy and imaging applications.
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Durability:
The CaF2 windows are extremely durable and can withstand harsh environmental conditions. They are highly suitable for use in industrial and scientific applications.
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Thermal stability:
The CaF2 window has a strong resistance to thermal shock and is highly suitable for use in high-temperature applications.
Applications
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Infrared imaging and detection:
The Infrared window is very suitable for infrared cameras, thermal imaging equipment protective windows.
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Ultraviolet and deep ultraviolet systems:
Because the CaF2 can be used in the range from ultraviolet to far-infrared wavelengths (130nm – 10μm).Therefore, prople often choose them like spectrometer or ultraviolet laser window.
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High-power laser system:
Some applications like CO₂ laser, output window of solid laser.
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Astronomy and Research:
Windows and Lenses in Telescopes and Spectroscopy Analyzers.
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Industry and Military:
Laser rangefinders, infrared guidance systems, aerospace optical components.
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