Magnesium Oxide (Irtran-5)
Optical Material Information*
| Chemical Formula | MgO |
| Refractive Index (1.01microns) | 1.72 |
| Knoop Hardness (psi) | 640 |
| Modulus of Rupture (psi) | 19,000 |
| Useful Wavelength Range, Transmission (microns) | 0.4-8 |
| Useful Wavelength Range, ATR (microns) | 0.5-6.0 |
| Melting Point (ºC) | 2800 |
| General Properties | Colorless; good for high temperature work. |
| Chemical Properties | Soluble in acids and NH4 salts; insoluble in water and alcohol. |
| Clean with... | Alcohol. |
*This was compiled from various sources. For more details, consult the Chemical Abstracts Service at www.cas.org.
Transmission Spectrum (0.67 thickness)
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