Used as Infrared and UV window, lens, prism and X-ray spectrometer.
| Refractive Index | nD=1.394, n(5µ)=1.394 |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 884°C |
| Density | 2.64g/cm3 |
| Hardness,Mohs | 3 |
| Cleavage plane | [100] |
| Solubility in water | 0.27g/100gH2O |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 3.195*10-5/°C |
| Transmission range | 0.11-6.5µm |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.0249c/g.°C.cm.s. |
| Dispersion | nf-nc=0.00393 |
| Diameter | <200mm |