Fused Silica / Quarz

Fused Silica / Quarz

Fused silica - synthetic quartz for precision optics. Mirrors, lenses, windows.

Fused Silica Material

High purity material for optical applications from UV to IR.

  • UV Fused Silica
  • IR Fused Silica
  • Natural quartz

Lenses / Windows / Filters

Lenses, filters and windows made of high-purity material from UV to IR for the following areas of application:

  • Lenses for high-power lasers
  • Protective window
  • Filters for gas analysis

UV Quartz

  • Suprasil 311, Suprasil 312 (Heraeus)
  • 7979, 7980, 8655 (Ohara)
  • NIFS-V, NIFS-A, NISF-U, NIFS-S, NIFS-I (Nikon)

IR Quarz

  • Infrasil 301, 302 (Heraeus)
  • Suprasil  3301, 3302 (Heraeus)
  • 7979, 7980, 8655 (Ohara)

Fused Silica / Quarz - 

Fused silica, UV quartz and IR quartz are synthetic materials made from high-purity silicon dioxide. They are characterized by a range of outstanding properties that make them ideal for a variety of applications.

This range of applications extends across countless industries. Their outstanding properties make them indispensable materials in various industries, from optics and electronics to medicine and aerospace.

Fused Silica/Quarz 

Fused silica (quartz glass) is a synthetic material with outstanding optical properties. It is characterized by high light transmission, thermal stability and chemical resistance.

Properties

  • Wide transmission range: Fused silica enables light transmission across the entire spectrum from ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (IR).
  • High homogeneity: The homogeneous structure of the material ensures distortion-free light refraction and imaging performance.
  • High hardness and scratch resistance: Fused silica is extremely scratch-resistant and robust, making it ideal for applications in harsh environments.
  • High thermal stability: The material retains its shape and dimensions even at extreme temperatures, which makes it ideal for use in high-power lasers.
  • Chemical resistance: Fused silica is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, acids and alkalis.

Applications

  • Lenses: Fused silica lenses are used in various optical systems, e.g. in microscopes, lenses and lasers.
  • Windows: Fused silica windows are used in areas where high light transmission, thermal stability and chemical resistance are required, e.g. in the semiconductor industry, medical technology and aerospace.
  • Filters: Fused silica filters are used to block or transmit certain wavelengths of light, e.g. in infrared spectroscopy and fluorescence analysis.

IR Quarz

IR quartz is a special form of fused silica that is optimized for infrared applications. It is characterized by high transmission in the infrared range and low absorption of visible light.

Properties

  • High IR transmission: IR quartz enables the efficient transmission of infrared radiation.
  • Low stray light: The material minimizes stray light and thus ensures sharp images and precise measurements.
  • High thermal stability: IR quartz retains its shape and dimensions even at high temperatures, which makes it ideal for use in infrared lasers and sensors.
  • Chemical resistance: IR quartz is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, acids and alkalis.

Applications

  • Infrared lenses: IR quartz lenses are used in infrared systems such as thermal imaging cameras, night vision devices and spectrometers.
  • Infrared windows: IR quartz windows are used in areas where high infrared transmission and thermal stability are required, e.g. in process control, infrared drying and gas analysis.
  • Infrared filters: IR quartz filters are used to block or transmit certain infrared wavelengths, e.g. in infrared spectroscopy and infrared thermography.

Lenses / Windows / Filters

Lenses, filters and windows made of high-purity material from UV to IR for the following areas of application:

  • Lenses for high-power lasers
  • Protective window
  • Filters for gas analysis
Fused Silica / Quarz

UV quartz

UV quartz is a special form of fused silica that is optimized for use in the ultraviolet (UV) range. It is characterized by high transmission in the UV range and low absorption of visible light.

Properties

  • High UV transmission: UV quartz enables the efficient transmission of UV radiation.
  • Low stray light: The material minimizes stray light and thus ensures sharp images and precise measurements in the UV range.
  • High thermal stability: UV quartz retains its shape and dimensions even at high temperatures, making it ideal for use in UV lasers and sensors.
  • Chemical resistance: UV quartz is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, acids and alkalis.


Applications

  • UV optics: UV quartz lenses, prisms and mirrors are used in various UV optics systems, e.g. in spectrometers, lithography machines and sterilization devices.
  • UV sensors: UV quartz detectors are used to measure UV radiation in various applications, e.g. in environmental monitoring, industrial process control and medical diagnostics.
  • UV lighting: UV quartz lamps are used to generate UV light in various applications, e.g. in water disinfection, air purification and plastic curing.


Material properties

Density:

2.20

Young‘s modulus:

73.0

Poisson Ratio:

0.17

Heat capacity:

1,052

Thermal conductivity:

1.38

Transmission range:

0.17 - 3.5 um

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