Infrared Optics
ZnSe
ZnSe (Zinc Selenide) is the most popular material for infrared applications. It can transmit from 0.6 m to 20 m. With its low absorption at IR wavelengths and visible transmission ZnSe based componen..

ZnSe (Zinc Selenide) is the most popular material for infrared applications. It can transmit from 0.6 μm to 20 μm.
With its low absorption at IR wavelengths and visible transmission ZnSe based components including windows, output couplers, prisms and lenses are widely used especially for high power IR laser.
Growing Method |
Chemical Vapor Deposition(CVD) |
Melting Point |
1525℃ |
Transmission Band |
0.6-20um |
Bulk Absorption Coefficient |
5X10-4cm-1@10.6μm |
Density |
5.268g/cm3 |
Refractive Index |
2.4015 at 10.6μm |
Young’s Modulus |
67.2 GPa |
Thermal Conductivity |
0.18W/cm/℃ |
Specific Heat |
0.356J/g/℃ |
Thermal Expansion |
7.57x10-6/℃ at 20℃ |
Material: |
ZnSe |
Dimension Tolerance: |
+0.0/-0.1mm |
Thickness Tolerance: |
±0.1mm |
Surface quality: |
60/40 |
Clear Aperture: |
>85% |
Flatness: |
λ/2@633nm |
Parallelism (Centration): |
3' |