Polyethylene, High Density
Optical Material Information*
| Chemical Formula | PE |
| Refractive Index (wavelength) | 1.55 |
| Knoop Hardness (psi) | 5 |
| Modulus of Rupture (psi) | 400 |
| Useful Wavelength Range, Transmission (microns) | 16-FIR |
| Useful Wavelength Range, ATR (microns) | 16-1000 |
| Melting Point (ºC) | 130 |
| General Properties | Cannot be used for high temperature work; white. |
| Chemical Properties | Resistant to most solvents: insoluble in water; tends to swell and become contaminated in some organic solvents. |
| Clean with... | Water. |
*This was compiled from various sources. For more details, consult the Chemical Abstracts Service at www.cas.org.
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