Window Materials
Anti-Reflective coatings available, just specify center frequency.
W-X1-HPQ: HIGH PURITY QUARTZ (SIO2)
Unaffected by most solvents, useful range 250-2500 nm
W-X1-CSI: Cesium Iodide (CsI)
Soluble in water, extremely hygroscopic.
W-X1-SQ-UV: Fused Silica - UV Grade
Synthetic quartz, unaffected by most solvents.
W-X1-KBR: Potassium Bromide (KBr)
Hygroscopic, soluble in water.
Good resistance to mechanical and thermal shock.
W-X1-KRS: Thallium Bromoiodide (KRS-5)
Not hygroscopic, slightly soluble in water. Soft, easily deformed.
W-X1-ZNS: Zinc Sulphide (ZnS)
Insoluble in water, acids, and bases. Reacts to strong oxidizing agents. Good resistance to thermal and mechanical shock.
W-X1-CAF: Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
Insoluble in water, does not fog
W-X1-SQ-IR: Fused Silica - IR Grade
Synthetic quartz, unaffected by most solvents.
W-X1-KCL: Potassium Chloride (KCl)
Hygroscopic, slightly soluble.
W-X1-SA: Sapphire (Al2O3)
Hardest and most inert material. Recommended for cold windows.
W-X1-ZSE: Zinc Selenide (ZnSe)
Laser grade. Insoluble in water, acids and bases.
Picarin and Polyethylene
For terrahertz spectroscopy applications