Thallium Bromide Iodide Window (KRS-5) Description
Thallium Bromide Iodide Window (KRS-5) is a crystalline material used as a window or optical element in the infrared spectral range. The composition of KRS-5 is typically TlBr: TlI, meaning it is a solid solution of thallium bromide (TlBr) and thallium iodide (TlI). This compound is known for its transparency in the mid-infrared region, making it suitable for a variety of infrared optical applications.
Thallium Bromide Iodide Window (KRS-5) Specifications
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Coating
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Uncoated
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Density (g/cm3)
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7.37
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Knoop Hardness (kg/mm2)
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40.2
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Poisson's Ratio
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0.37
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Surface Flatness (P-V)
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λ/10 @ 10.6μm
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Wavelength Range (nm)
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700-40000
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Clear Aperture (%)
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85
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion CTE (10-6/℃)
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6.0
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Edges
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Fine Ground
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Parallelism (arcmin)
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<3
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Surface Quality
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60-40
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Young's Modulus (GPa)
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31
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Thallium Bromide Iodide Window (KRS-5) Application
- Infrared Transparency: KRS-5 is transparent in the mid-infrared range, typically from around 0.6 to 50 micrometers. This makes it useful for applications that require transmission of infrared light in this wavelength region.
- Spectroscopy: KRS-5 windows are commonly used in infrared spectroscopy, where they allow the passage of infrared radiation for the analysis of molecular vibrations and other characteristics of materials.
- Detector Windows: KRS-5 is sometimes used as a window material in infrared detectors, facilitating the detection of infrared radiation in various applications.
- Optical Systems: KRS-5 can be employed in optical systems that operate in the mid-infrared range, such as in research, sensing, and imaging applications.
Thallium Bromide Iodide Window (KRS-5) Packaging
Our Thallium Bromide Iodide Window (KRS-5) is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
