CVD
CVD ZnSe
Key Properties
Transmission Range: 0.5 - 20 μm
Refractive Index: 2.4028 at 10.6 μm
Density: 5.27 g/cm3
Knoop Hardness: 105-120 kg/mm2
About CVD ZnSe
Chemical Vapor Deposition Zinc Selenide (CVD ZnSe) is the premier infrared optical material for high-power CO2 laser systems and thermal imaging applications. With exceptional transmission from 0.5 to 20 μm and extremely low absorption coefficient, CVD ZnSe is the industry standard for CO2 laser optics at 10.6 μm.
Common Applications
High-power CO2 laser systemsThermal imaging camerasForward-looking infrared (FLIR) systemsMedical laser surgeryIndustrial laser cutting and weldingInfrared spectroscopyMissile guidance systems