N-BK7
N-BK7 – high purity borosilicate glass
Very low absorption values
Maximum reflection
Own development department


Material: N-BK7 / S-BSL7
Borosilicate crown glass Glass used to manufacture low dispersion mirrors, lenses, windows, prisms and plane plates. There can be made from the following materials:
- N-BK7 (Schott)
- S-BSL7 (Ohara)
Applications
Borosilicate crown glasses for applications requiring low coefficient of expansion and good temperature resistance.
- Mirrors for broadband applications
- Optical windows


Gold with protection
A gold with protective coating is edeal for all appications in the infrared range. Including a protective ixide coating, the optics can be easily cleaned and prevents damage to the surface. This coating provides a reflection of R(avg) > 98 % in the IR from 1 - 20 µm.
A gold with protective coating is edeal for all appications in the infrared range. Including a protective ixide coating, the optics can be easily cleaned and prevents damage to the surface. This coating provides a reflection of R(avg) > 98 % in the IR from 1 - 20 µm.
Silver with protection
Silver with protection coated mirrors provide the highest reflectance of any metal from the visible to infrared spectral range. Including a protective oxide layer for easy cleaning and protection from oxidation, they are ideal for all broadband applications. Despite the protective coating, we recommend use in low humidity conditions to prevent tarnishing.
Silver with protection coated mirrors provide the highest reflectance of any metal from the visible to infrared spectral range. Including a protective oxide layer for easy cleaning and protection from oxidation, they are ideal for all broadband applications. Despite the protective coating, we recommend use in low humidity conditions to prevent tarnishing.
Aluminum with protection
A coating of aluminum with protection provides sufficient reflection for many optical systems. Including a protective oxide layer, it can be easily cleaned and it is protected from oxidation. Aluminum with protection provides a reflectance of R(avg) > 91% in the visible/NIR range of 0.4 - 2.0 µm and R(avg) > 94% in the range of 2- 20 µm.
A coating of aluminum with protection provides sufficient reflection for many optical systems. Including a protective oxide layer, it can be easily cleaned and it is protected from oxidation. Aluminum with protection provides a reflectance of R(avg) > 91% in the visible/NIR range of 0.4 - 2.0 µm and R(avg) > 94% in the range of 2- 20 µm.
Antireflective coatings
Uncoated N-BK7 lenses and windows reflect 4% of visible light on each side. Including an anti-reflective coating on both sides significantly increases performance and minimizes unwanted ghosting. AR coating we manufacture broadband or for one laser wavelength on request. Please contact us.
Uncoated N-BK7 lenses and windows reflect 4% of visible light on each side. Including an anti-reflective coating on both sides significantly increases performance and minimizes unwanted ghosting. AR coating we manufacture broadband or for one laser wavelength on request. Please contact us.
Rhodium / Platinum / Chrome
Rhodium or platinum coatings are used when extreme oxidation resistance is required. For example, most dental mirrors are rhodium coated. Both metals are also used as barrier coatings to prevent intermetallic diffusion. Chromium coatings are used as metallic neutral density filters as well as for the manufacture of calibration discs.
Rhodium or platinum coatings are used when extreme oxidation resistance is required. For example, most dental mirrors are rhodium coated. Both metals are also used as barrier coatings to prevent intermetallic diffusion. Chromium coatings are used as metallic neutral density filters as well as for the manufacture of calibration discs.
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Mechanical properties
Thermal data
Physical data
- Density: 2,51 g/cm³
- Knoop-hardness HK0,1/20: 610
- Poisson’s ratio 0,206
- Speed of sound 5720 m/s
- Softening temperature 724 C
- Upper stress relieving temp. ~ 1120 °C (Suprasil) / ~ 1180 °C (Infrasil)
- Lower stress relieving temp. ~ 1025 °C (Suprasil) / ~ 1075 °C (Infrasil)
- Max. Operating temp. continuous ~ 950 °C (Suprasil) / ~ 1150 °C (Infrasil)
- Mean spec. heat 772 J/kg · K (100 °C)
- Thermal conductivity
- 1,38 W/m · K (20°C)
- Mean coefficient of expansion 5,1 10-7 K-1 (20°C)