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Zinc Sulfide Multispectral (ZnS MS)
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Coherent ZnS multispectral is zinc sulfide material that is treated by a hot isostatic press (HIP) process. Under this intense heat and pressure, defects within the crystalline lattice are virtually eliminated resulting in a water-clear material.
Zinc Sulfide Multispectral (ZnS MS) Characteristics
Coherent routinely supplies ZnS MS substrates up to 300 mm, and can provide sheet material, core-drilled blanks, edged blanks, generated curved lens blanks, and more.
ZnS MS Material Properties (at 20°C) |
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Physical Properties |
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Structure |
Cubic zincblende |
Density |
4.09 g/cm³ |
Grain Size |
20 µm to 100 μm |
Inclusions |
None > 0.2 mm |
Electrical Density |
> 1012 ohm-cm |
Optical Properties |
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Bulk Absorption Coefficient @ 10.6 μm |
< 0.20 cm-1 |
Thermo-Optic Coefficient (dn/dT) @ 10.6 μm |
5.4 x 10-5/°C |
Refractive Index Inhomogeneity @ 0.6328 μm |
< 20 x 10-6 |
Thermal Properties |
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Thermal Conductivity @ 20° C |
0.27 W/cm/°C |
Specific Heat |
0.527 J/g/°C |
Linear Expansion Coefficient @ 20° C |
6.5 x 10-6/°C |
Mechanical Properties |
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Young’s Modulus |
85.5 GPa (12.4 x 106 psi) |
Rupture Modulus |
68.9 MPa (10,000 psi) |
Knoop Hardness |
150-160 kg/mm² |
Density |
4.09 g/cm³ |
Poisson’s Ratio |
0.27 |
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