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ZnSe Domes
Optimized for IR wavelength range of 3-16μm, covering MWIR and LWIR regions
  • made of CVD ZnSe grown in the USA
  • Superior thermal properties, low absorption
  • Low chromatic dispersion
  • Ideal for thermally demanding environments, CO2 lasers, military Inquire Us  
  • Specifications:

    Materials CVD ZnSe Diameter Range ~ 280mm
    Thickness Tolerance +/-0.2mm (Optional:+/-0.1mm and +/-0.05mm) Surface Quality 60/40 S/D
    Fringes (N) customized Irregularity (delta N) customized
    Chamfer 0.1~0.3mmx45degree Coating AR/AR@7-12μm
     

    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 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) Domes are excellent for various IR applications due to their extensive transmission wavelength range from 0.6 to 1.6μm are often optimized for the IR range of 3-16μm after AR coating. Its absorption coefficient is in particular low in the IR range, this trait, in combination with its low chromatic dispersion, minimizes signal loss and enables authentic transmission of infrared radiation. ZnSe domes boast outstanding thermal properties and therefore are recommended for thermally demanding conditions. With high thermal shock resistance and low absorption, ZnSe domes an exceptional option for high-power CO2 lasers and thermal imaging cameras. However, ZnSe is relatively soft and chemically sensitive and thus extra caution needs to be taken during cleaning, handling, and mounting. 

    Shanghai North Optics offers ZnSe Domes made of CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) ZnSe grown in the USA with high purity.

    Curves:

    1. Transmission Curve of ZnSe Windows with No Coating

     

    2. Transmission Curve of ZnSe Windows with BBAR/BBAR Coating at 7-14μm