Lithium Fluoride LiF Infrared Optics 5-250mm Diameter 0.12-6.0µm Transmission for UV Sources and Excimer Lasers
Price:
Negotiable
MOQ:
5 Pieces
Delivery Time:
1-4 weeks
Brand:
BonTek
Product Description
Lithium Fluoride (LiF) optical components deliver exceptional performance in ultraviolet applications, featuring high transmittance across the 120nm to 400nm UV spectrum. These precision optics are engineered for demanding applications in UV sources, receivers, and excimer laser systems.
Product Specifications
| Substance | Form | Diameter Range | Thickness Range | Transmission Range | Surface Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium Fluoride | Single Crystal | 5mm - 250mm | 1mm - 100mm | 0.12µm - 6.00µm | Fine Ground / Optical Polish |
Material Properties
| Transmission Range | 0.12 - 6.0 microns |
| Refractive Index | 1.3920 @ 0.6 microns |
| Reflection Loss | 5.2% @ 0.6 µm (2 surfaces) |
| Absorption Coefficient | 5.9 x 10⁻³/cm @ 4.3µm |
| Density | 2.64 gm/cc |
| Melting Point | 855°C |
| Poisson Ratio | 0.324 (calculated) |
| Hardness | 102 Knoop, approx. 3.0 - 3.5 Mohs |
| Crystal Structure | Cubic cleavage plane |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 37 x 10⁻⁶/K |
Application Benefits
LiF substrates provide superior performance for windows, polarizers, and lenses in UV optical systems. The single-crystal optical quality ensures consistent transmission characteristics and minimal scattering losses.
Technical Considerations
Lithium Fluoride requires careful handling due to thermal sensitivity. Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent material stress. Non-standard anti-reflection coatings are specifically developed for LiF substrates to optimize performance.
Handling Precautions
- Material is fragile and sensitive to thermal shock
- Specialized packaging with fragile labeling included
- Open vacuum packaging in clean room environments only
- Document any shipping damage before removing from packaging
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Custom Manufacturing
BonTek provides custom fabrication of Lithium Fluoride optical materials in single-crystal optical quality. Components are manufactured to precise customer specifications with diameters from 5mm to 250mm and thicknesses from 1mm to 100mm.
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Hangzhou Freqcontrol Electronic Technology Ltd.
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