Cadmium Telluride (Irtran-6)
Optical Material Information*
| Chemical Formula | CdTe |
| Refractive Index (10 microns) | 2.56 |
| Knoop Hardness (psi) | 45 |
| Modulus of Rupture (psi) | 850 |
| Useful Wavelength Range,Transmission(microns) | 1.0-28 |
| Useful Wavelength Range, ATR (microns) | 1.0-22 |
| Maximum Useful Temperature (ºC) | 300 |
| Melting Point (ºC) | 1040 |
| General Properties | Brittle and easily cracked; metallic appearance. |
| Chemical Properties | Insoluble in water; incompatible with acids. |
| Clean with... | Alcohol, acetone, water. |
*This was compiled from various sources. For more details, consult the Chemical Abstracts Service at www.cas.org.
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