Used as Infrared and UV window, lens, prism and X-ray spectrometer.
Refractive Index | nD=1.394, n(5µ)=1.394 |
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Melting point | 884°C |
Density | 2.64g/cm3 |
Hardness,Mohs | 3 |
Cleavage plane | [100] |
Solubility in water | 0.27g/100gH2O |
Thermal expansion coefficient | 3.195*10-5/°C |
Transmission range | 0.11-6.5µm |
Thermal conductivity | 0.0249c/g.°C.cm.s. |
Dispersion | nf-nc=0.00393 |
Diameter | <200mm |