Chemical and Physical Properties of Sapphire
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Chemical formula
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99.99% (Al2O3)
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Crystal Structure
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Hexagonal structure
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Lattice constants
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a=4.785Å, c=12.991Å
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Density
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3.98g/cm3
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Hardness
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9
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Tensile strength
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0.4GPa@25℃, 0.35GPa@1000℃
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Compressive srength
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2 1GPa@25℃
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Flexural strength
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0.6GPa@25℃
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Young's modulus
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350GPa@25℃
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Compressive modulus
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380GPa@25℃
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Flexural modulus
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360GPa@25℃
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Rigidity modulus
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150GPa@25℃
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Bulk modulus
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240GPa@25℃
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Poisson's ratio
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0.29
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What is the transmission spectrum of sapphire glass windows?
Sapphire offers a broad transmission range from UV to mid infrared wavelengths (250 – 5000 nm). It is one of hardest oxide crystal, most durable and scratch resistant materials.
What is the wavelength of a sapphire window?
Sapphire is optically transparent from UV 150 nm up to MIR 5 um, so an uncoated sapphire window will prevent any fluorescence effects.
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