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ZnSe Lenses
Low dispersion and low absorption coefficient
  • Maximum diameter 200mm
  • Superior thermal properties, broad transmission wavelength range covers 3μm to 12μm
  • Coating options: AR@3-5μm, AR@8-12μm, BBAR@3-12μm or custom
  • ZnSe Lenses for CO2 Laser also available, Click Here to Check! Inquire Us  
  • Specifications:

    Materials CVD ZnSe crystals Diameter Range ~200mm
    Diameter Tolerance +0.0/-0.2mm Thickness Tolerance +/-0.2mm
    Surface Quality 60/40 S/D Fringes (N) 3
    Irregularity (delta N) 1 Centration 3'
    Chamfer 0.1-0.3mmx45 degree Coatings AR/AR@7-14micro BBAR/BBAR@3-12 micro
     

    Physical and Optical Properties:

    Transmission Range 0.6 to 21.0μm Refractive Index 2.4028 at 10.6μm
    Reflection Loss 29.1% at 10.6μm (2 surfaces) Absorption Coefficient 0.0005 cm-1 at 10.6μm
    Reststrahlen Peak 45.7μm dn/dT +61 x 10-6 /°C at 10.6μm at 298K
    dn/dμ = 0 5.5μm Density 5.27 g/cc
    Melting Point 1525°C (see notes below) Thermal Conductivity 18 W m-1 K-1 at 98K
    Thermal Expansion 7.1 x 10-6 /°C at 273K Hardness Knoop 120 with 50g indenter
    Specific Heat Capacity 339 J Kg-1 K-1 Dielectric Constant n/a
    Youngs Modulus (E) 67.2 GPa Shear Modulus (G) n/a
    Bulk Modulus (K) 40 GPa Elastic Coefficients Not Available
    Apparent Elastic Limit 55.1 MPa (8000 psi) Poisson Ratio 0.28
    Solubility 0.001g/100g water Molecular Weight 144.33
    Class/Structure HIP polycrystalline cubic, ZnS, F43m

    Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Lenses, with their broad transmission wavelength range (0.6 µm to 16 µm), are often oriented for manipulating and focusing light in MWIR and LWIR spectra. The low absorption, miniature chromatic dispersion, and high thermal shock resistance made ZnSe lenses prevalent for various infrared applications requiring high thermal robustness and minimal signal transmission loss/distortion like CO2 high-power lasers, thermal imaging, military, and medical equipment, etc. Zinc selenide (ZnSe) has a large refractive index, contributing to the capable focusing of IR radiation. Zinc selenide is soft with a low scratch resistance and is chemically sensitive thus extra caution is required during cleaning, handling, and mounting. 

    North Optics provides custom zinc selenide lenses. Tailored to meet specific needs, North Optics lenses offer diverse coating options, including AR coatings at 3-5μm and 8-12μm, BBAR coating across 3-12μm, or customizable coatings to suit individual requirements. Moreover, we also provide specialized ZnSe Lenses for CO2 Laser. Experience superior quality and precision with our range of ZnSe Lenses, tailored to elevate your optical endeavors.


    Curves:

    1. Transmission Curve of the ZnSe with No Coating


    2. Transmission Curve of ZnSe Lenses with BBAR/BBAR Coating@7-14μm