Schott Colour Glass Filters
Optical filters with precise spectral absorption characteristics
Absorptive Glass Filters
Schott colour glass filters are precision absorptive filters manufactured with tight spectral tolerances. They are commonly used in scientific, industrial, and imaging systems requiring reliable spectral performance, long-term stability, and consistent filter characteristics.
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High-precision absorptive filtering is required
Tight spectral tolerances are needed
Scientific or industrial imaging systems are used
Long-term optical stability is critical
Repeatable, standardised filter performance is required
Interference-level spectral precision is required
Tunable or angle-sensitive filtering is preferred
Cost constraints outweigh spectral accuracy
Hoya Colour Glass Filters – alternative glass compositions
Interference filters – narrowband or steep-edge filtering
Dichroic filters – angle-dependent spectral separation
Key Properties
Optical
Precision absorptive filtering
Tight spectral tolerances
Mechanical
High manufacturing consistency
Environmental
Excellent long-term stability
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FAQ
Q1. What are Schott colour glass filters used for?
Precision spectral filtering in optical systems.
Q2. What wavelength ranges do they cover?
UV, visible, and near-infrared.
Q3. Are Schott filters optical-grade?
Yes. Manufactured to high optical standards.
Q4. What are alternatives to Schott filters?
Hoya colour glass filters and interference filters.
Long-pass, short-pass, and band-pass types available
Excellent long-term spectral stability
Optional optical coatings