Silicon

Optical Material Information
Chemical FormulaSi
Refractive Index (
5.00
)
3.42
Knoop Hardness (psi)1150
Modulus of Rupture (psi)9000
Useful Wavelength Range, Transmission (microns)1.0-100
Useful Wavelength Range, ATR (microns)1.06-6.7; 30-FIR
Maximum Useful Temperature (Cº)300
Melting Point (Cº)1420
General Properties

Hard; withstands thermal and mechanical shock; high thermal conductivity; metallic appearance.


Chemical Properties

Insoluble in most acids and bases; insoluble in HF; soluble in HF and HNO3 mixture; insoluble in water.

Clean with...Alcohol, acetone, water.
*This was compiled from various sources. For more details, consult the Chemical Abstracts Service at www.cas.org.

Transmission Spectrum
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Transmission Spectrum for Several Different Temperatures (5.89 mm thickness)
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