IR light is used in many optical components and systems, including IR imaging and vision applications, some long-wavelength emitting lasers, and other lasers. Since many intriguing jumps, like those used to identify trace gases, occur in the IR, spectroscopy is a significant application field as well.
For a long time, Alfa Chemistry has been a key player in the IR optics industry. We have invested a lot of time and money in developing precision optical crystals and components since we are a leader in offering cutting-edge optical goods and their bespoke designs. These components are used in a number of IR optics applications. Commonly used IR optical components include lenses, beam splitters, prisms, filters, optical windows and polarizers. The cornerstone of our business is providing high-quality items, and all of them adhere to rigid requirements.
Custom and Stock Optical Solutions
To solve the optical challenges in their applications, Alfa Chemistry has developed a wide array of optical solutions in the field of IR optics. We have an experienced executive team and dedicated researchers. We can make your optical designs a reality and develop your research capabilities.
We provide a wide range of lenses, windows, mirrors, assemblies, and other optical components designed specifically for IR applications to our clients. There are many different substrate materials available, including as silicon, sapphire, germanium, zinc selenide, and calcium fluoride. Components can be coated with a variety of different coatings, such as Broadband Anti-Reflection (BBAR) coatings and Diamond-Like-Like Coatings (DLC).
Commonly Ordered Optics
| Barium Fluoride | Caesium Iodide | Magnesium Fluoride |
| Calcium Fluoride | Calcite | Potassium Bromide |
| AMTIR | Gallium Arsenide | Quartz |
| Germanium | Lithium Fluoride | Sapphire |
In addition, we have a large inventory of optical products for infrared applications, which can be customized on short notice to your specific requirements.
Commonly Ordered Optics
| Zinc Selenide Windows | Germanium Components | Barium Fluoride Window |
| Barium Fluoride Lens | Zinc Selenide Lenses | Magnesium Fluoride Composition |
Infrared Materials
No matter what infrared application you apply, Alfa Chemistry has an optical solution for you. Below is part of our catalog of infrared materials.
| Material | Density | Refractive Index | Transmission Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium Fluoride (BaF2) | 4.89 g/cm2 | 1.455@4µm | 0.25 ~ 9.5 μm |
| Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) | 3.18 g/cm2 | 1.4096@4µm | 0.13 ~10 μm |
| Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) | 5.85 g/cm2 | 2.693@4µm | 1.0 ~ 2.5 μm |
| Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) | 5.31 g/cm2 | 3.307@4µm | 2.0 ~ 15 μm |
| Germanium (Ge) | 5.323 g/cm2 | 4.025@4µm | 2.0 ~ 14 μm |
| Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) | 3.18 g/cm2 | 1.349@4µm | 0.11 ~ 7.5 μm |
| Sapphire (Al2O3) | 3.98 g/cm2 | 1.76@0.633µm | 0.17 ~5.5 μm |
| Potassium Bromide (KBr) | 2.754 g/cm2 | 1.535@4µm | 0.26 ~2 μm |
| Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) | 5.27 g/cm2 | 2.4332@4µm | 0.6 ~16 μm |
| Potassium Chloride (KCl) | 1.989 g/cm2 | 1.472@4µm | 0.3 ~21 μm |
| Zinc Sulphide (ZnS) | 4.09 g/cm2 | 2.252@4µm | 3 ~12 μm |
| Sillicon (Si) | 2.329 g/cm2 | 3.4289@4µm | 1.2 ~ 7.0 and 25 ~ 300 μm |
| Lithium Fluoride (LiF) | 2.639 g/cm2 | 1.349@4µm | 0.12 ~ 8.5 μm |
For more information on how Alfa Chemistry can help you with your optical needs, please contact our dedicated sales team.