Silicone Lens
Monocrystalline silicon is an infrared optical material with excellent comprehensive cost performance. Optical grade Czochralski silicon (OCZ-Si) as a transmission grade material is widely used in the mid-infrared (3-5um) band, and the infrared transmittance exceeds 50%. Zone-melted monocrystalline silicon can be used in a wider band (1-14um), and high-purity zone-melted monocrystalline silicon (HPFZ-Si) can even be used in the far-infrared band (greater than 30um).
Specification Snapshot
Refractive Index [Wavelength 1.5μm]
3.484
Refractive Index [Wavelength 2μm]
3.456
Refractive Index [Wavelength 3μm]
3.436
Refractive Index [Wavelength 4μm]
3.429
Refractive Index [Wavelength 5μm]
3.426
Refractive Index [Wavelength 6μm]
3.424
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Overview
Monocrystalline silicon is an infrared optical material with excellent comprehensive cost performance. Optical grade Czochralski silicon (OCZ-Si) as a transmission grade material is widely used in the mid-infrared (3-5um) band, and the infrared transmittance exceeds 50%. Zone-melted monocrystalline silicon can be used in a wider band (1-14um), and high-purity zone-melted monocrystalline silicon (HPFZ-Si) can even be used in the far-infrared band (greater than 30um).
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Growth Method | CZ OR FZ |
| Purity | >99.9999% |
| Refractive Index at n3.0 | 3.436 |
| Refractive Index at n5.0 | 3.426 |
| Thermal Coefficient of Refractive Index [at 25 ℃] | 1.50 x 10-4 |
| Transmission Range | 1.2 - 10, 50 - 100 |
| Thermal Linear Expansion [for 25 ℃] | 2.55 x 10-6 |
| Thermal Conductivity [at 27 ℃] | 159 W/(m * ℃) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.712 J/(kg * ℃) × 103 J/(kg * ℃) |
| Melting Point | 1412 ℃ |
| Density [at 20 ℃] | 2.33 g/cm3 |
| Mohs Hardness | 7 |
| Young Modulus (E) | 1.89 Pa × 1010 Pa |
| Shear Modulus (G) | 7.99 Pa × 1010 Pa |
| Poisson Ratio | 0.266 |
| Molecular Weight | 28.09 |
| Molecular Weight | insoluble |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 1.5μm] | 3.484 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 2μm] | 3.456 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 3μm] | 3.436 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 4μm] | 3.429 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 5μm] | 3.426 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 6μm] | 3.424 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 7μm] | 3.423 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 8μm] | 3.422 |
| Refractive Index [Wavelength 9μm] | 3.422 |
Applications
Infrared thermal imaging and temperature measurement:It's used in non-contact temperature measurement, body temperature monitoring, security surveillance, and vehicle-mounted night vision thermal imaging systems. Optical communication and advanced manufacturing:Used as aspherical lenses or array lenses for beam collimation and focusing in high-speed optical modules (such as 400G/800G); also used in LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Industry and aerospace:Applied to infrared detection systems in industrial temperature measurement, gas detection, and aerospace fields.
Key Features
Specialized Infrared Band:Its effective operating wavelength is 1.2–7 μm, with particular strength in the 3–5 μm mid-infrared range. Within this band, it absorbs almost no light, exhibiting extremely high transmittance. Extremely High Refractive Index:Its refractive index reaches ~3.4. This means that, for the same focal length, the surface of a silicon lens can be made smoother, helping to reduce design complexity and surface shape errors. Lightweight and Highly Hard:With a density of only 2.33 g/cm³, it is lighter than sapphire, possesses high hardness, is chemically stable, and is insoluble in water. Good Thermal Conductivity:High thermal conductivity aids in heat dissipation, reducing the thermal lensing effect in high-power applications.
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ECOPTIK has been researching optical component fabrication technology for 15 years. We manufacture precision optics such as dome, spherical lens, micro-optical component, cylindrical mirror, filter, prism, and window. We offer glass materials from Schott, CDGM, Corning, and Sapphire, CaF2, MgF2, Fused Silica, Si, etc. We offer lens assembly service. We possess ZYGO laser interferometers, ZEISS CMM Spectrum, and Agilent Cary 7000 UMS for testing and providing product reports.
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