KBr optical window for research

KBr optical window

Optical window made of Potassium bromine

Material : KBr, Refractive index : 1.55

Transmission : from UV to IR (0.25µm to 25µm)

Manufacturing process : pressing into a transparent disc, surface finishing.

Dimensions:  Diameter 25mm, thickness 5mm

Shape : round window

Aspect : 60/40 scratch & Dig

Optical treatment : none

Usage : spectroscopy

Packaging : individual package, under vacuum. KBr is very hygroscopic and have a high solubility, it is important to keep it and use it in dry environnement only.  The material is also relatively soft, so it should be handled with extra precautions.

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