Infrared BaF2 Lens

Infrared BaF2 Lens

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Ytoptics
Category
Optical Lenses
Origin
China

Barium fluoride (BaF₂) is an important inorganic optical material widely used in optical systems in the ultraviolet, visible and infrared wavelengths. What are the disadvantages of barium fluoride? Low hardness: easy to scratch, need protective measures. Poor thermal stability: high coefficient of thermal expansion, performance degradation at high temperature. High cost: high material and processing costs.

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Overview

Barium fluoride (BaF₂) is an important inorganic optical material widely used in optical systems in the ultraviolet, visible and infrared wavelengths. What are the disadvantages of barium fluoride? Low hardness: easy to scratch, need protective measures. Poor thermal stability: high coefficient of thermal expansion, performance degradation at high temperature. High cost: high material and processing costs.

Applications

1. Infrared optics: barium fluoride lenses have excellent transmission properties in the infrared band (especially 8-14μm), so they are commonly used as windows in thermal imaging systems 2. Ultraviolet and visible optics: although the transmittance of barium fluoride in the visible and near-ultraviolet regions is not as good as in the infrared region, it can still be used to manufacture optical elements in a specific wavelength range, such as lenses, prisms and filters 3. Scintillation detectors: barium fluoride crystals have both fast and slow luminescence components, which makes them important for use in scintillation detectors in the fields of high energy physics, nuclear physics and nuclear medicine 4. Electronic industry: in the electronic industry, barium fluoride can be used in the preparation of electronic components such as electronic tubes and transistors, utilizing its better conductivity and stability 5. Glass and ceramics manufacturing: barium fluoride can reduce the refractive index of glass and improve its light transmittance; in ceramics manufacturing, it can increase the hardness of ceramics and improve its heat resistance and insulating properties

Key Features

Wide band transmission: good transmission from UV to IR Low absorption: low absorption and high transmittance in UV and IR bands Chemical stability: acid and alkali corrosion resistance, suitable for harsh environments

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Changchun Yutai Optics Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer with ISO9001 certification. We are specialized in high-performance optical components including lens, mirrors, filters, windows and prisms which are specified by customers. Yutai’s items are widely used in imaging, defense, medical, laser and industry market. As a fast-growing supplier in optics, Yutai Optics has quickly established itself as a leader in optical components with advanced technology and quality control ability, aiming to provide professional service and good quality items to meet customers' request. Yutai has already established long-term cooperative relations with many powerful companies all over the world.

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