Lithium Fluoride (LiF) Components
• Optically isotropic, medium hard, hygroscopic, insoluble in water • Wide transmission range from 150 nm to 6000 nm Lithium fluoride (LiF) crystals are well-suited for manufacturing of optical elements (mirrors,… Read more →
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| SKU | Diameter · Thickness · Substrate · Group | |
|---|---|---|
| 510-5253 | ø 25,4 mm·3 mm·UV grade LiF·Lithium Fluoride (LiF) windows |
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Ships in: 62–65 calendar days
$141
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| 510-5384 | ø 38,1 mm·4 mm·UV grade LiF·Lithium Fluoride (LiF) windows |
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Ships in: 2–5 calendar days
$298
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| 510-5506 | ø 50,8 mm·6 mm·UV grade LiF·Lithium Fluoride (LiF) windows |
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Ships in: 62–65 calendar days
$437
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Specifications
Specifications for LiF Windows
| Material | LiF |
| Surface quality | 60-40 scratch & dig (MIL-PRF-13830B) |
| Clear aperture | 90% of the diameter |
| Diameter tolerance | +0.0 -0.1 mm |
| Thickness tolerance | ±0.2 mm |
| Parallelism | <3 arcmin |
| Flatness | λ / 4 @ 633 nm |
| Spectral range | UV, VIS, IR |
Physical Properties
| Crystal type | cubic |
| Density, g / cm³ | 2.64 |
| Melting point, °C | 870 |
| Refractive index @ 1.0, µm | n = 1.387 |
| Transmission band, µm | 0.15-6 |
| Lattice constant, Å | a = 4.026 |
Classification
| Wavelength | UV|IR |
Description
- Optically isotropic, medium hard, hygroscopic, insoluble in water
- Wide transmission range from 150 nm to 6000 nm
Lithium fluoride (LiF) crystals are well-suited for manufacturing of optical elements (mirrors, windows, lenses) for UV, visible and IR applications. Lithium fluoride (LiF) is very useful for x-ray monochromators and for the study of fundamental properties and defects in crystals
