Infrared Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂)

Product Overview:
Infrared Calcium Fluoride is an optical material known for its exceptional infrared light transmission properties. With over 80% transmission in the infrared spectrum, it is an essential component in infrared sensors, infrared thermographic cameras, and other optical instruments. In addition to its outstanding transparency, infrared CaF₂ features high thermal stability, excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and a low thermal expansion coefficient. These properties make it suitable for high-temperature and extreme environmental conditions, with wide applications in military, aerospace, medical, and other demanding fields.

Key Features:

• High Transparency:With over 80% transmission in the infrared spectrum, it effectively conveys infrared light signals.
• Thermal Stability:Exhibits excellent thermal conductivity and a low thermal expansion coefficient, ensuring stable performance even in high-temperature environments.
• Mechanical Strength and Corrosion Resistance:Offers high hardness and resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for high-stress environments and ensuring long-term stability.
• Low Absorption and Fluorescence Radiation:Minimizes energy loss and signal interference, ideal for high-power laser systems.
• Excellent Chemical Stability:Performs well under extreme conditions, unaffected by chemical environments.

Applications:

• Infrared Optical Instruments:Widely used in infrared sensors, thermal imagers, telescopes, and other optical instruments for high-quality infrared light transmission.
• Infrared Communication and Laser Technology:A key material for infrared communication and laser systems, ensuring high transmission efficiency and minimal signal distortion.
• Military and Aerospace:Due to its high thermal stability and corrosion resistance, it is extensively used in military and aerospace equipment that require reliable performance under extreme conditions.
• Medical Devices:Used in infrared imaging systems, providing high-quality image signals for medical diagnostics.
• Nonlinear Optical Devices and Optical Limiters:Applied in the production of advanced optical devices, improving system performance in specialized applications.