CaF2 Description
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CaF2 is a crystal which has good transmission from 170 nm to 7800nm.
It is slightly soluble in water and is susceptible to thermal shock. Common uses of CaF2 include IR components such as windows, lenses and prisms.
Internal transmitance |
CaF2 Refractive Index
| Wavelength, Microns |
Refractive Index |
| 0,2
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1,4951
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| 0,5
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1,4365
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| 1,0
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1,4289
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| 2,0
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1,4239
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| 3,0
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1,4179
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| 4,0
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1,4096
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| 5,0
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1,3990
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| 6,0
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1,3856
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| 7,0
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1,3693
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| 8,0
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1,3498
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| 9,0
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1,3268
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| 10,0
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1,3002
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| 11,0 |
1,2676 |
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