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Lithium Fluoride - LiF
lenses, windows, mirrors, filters and prisms
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This material is used for the maufacture of optical windows, lenses, prisms,
x-ray monochromator plates, and refracting components in the vacuum ultraviolet,
visible and infrared. Lithium Fluoride is attacked by atmospheric moisture
and is sensitive to thermal shock.
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| Transmission Range |
0.11 - 9.0 µ |
| Crystal Structure |
Rock Salt |
| Cleavage Plane |
100 |
| Colour |
Colourless |
| Density |
2.639 (25°) |
| Melting Point (°) |
848 |
| Reflection Loss |
4.4% (4µ) for 2 surfaces |
| Solubility index |
0.27gm/100gm water 20°C |
| Hardness (Knoop) |
102 - 113 |
| Thermal Conductivity (cal/cm sec°C) |
2.7x10-2 (41°C) |
| Thermal Expansion coefficient (/°C) |
37x10-6(0-100°C) |
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Whilst every effort has been made to verify the data provided, no responsibility can be accepted for its accuracy
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Global Optics UK Ltd, 30 Brockley Road, Bournemouth,
Dorset, UK, BH10 6JN.
Tel: 01202 530609,
Fax: 01202 547209
Company Registered in England
Registered Office: 30 Brockley Road, Bournemouth BH10 6JN
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