| Spectrosil® 1000 grade is used for non-transmissive mirrors and substrates, and other high purity components which do not require specified optical transmission. Spectrosil® is a synthetic fused silica manufactured using a patented, environmentally friendly process that results in a virtually chlorine-free material of exceptional purity which is bubble-free and fluorescence-free. Available in ingot, rod, tube, and components. General properties of Fused Silica and Fused quartz: A very wide transmission range from UV to near IR; extremely high optical transmission, excellent resistance to high power laser energy, excellent homogeneity, high temperature resistance, very low thermal expansion (resistance to thermal shock), and chemical inertness. General uses for optical quartz are microlithography optical systems, optical fibers, photomasks, laser optics, LCD displays, light guides, optical, IR , and UV windows, spectrophotometer cells, slides, optical pyrometers, and lamp bodies/components. Information provided by Saint-Gobain Quartz PLC. |
