Characterization of ALON optical ceramic

Charles T. Warner; Thomas M. Hartnett; Donald Fisher; Wayne Sunne

doi:10.1117/12.607596

18 May 2005 Characterization of ALON optical ceramic

Charles T. Warner, Thomas M. Hartnett, Donald Fisher, Wayne Sunne

Proceedings Volume 5786, Window and Dome Technologies and Materials IX; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.607596
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

ALON^TM Optical Ceramic is a durable window material for UV, Visible and Mid IR window and dome applications. The mechanical, thermal, and optical properties of ALON products produced commercially by Surmet Corporation have been measured and this new data will be presented. Comparisons to previously measured data will be made. Optical quality, low scatter ALON having high strength that is nearly double previously reported has been made. Average strength values of 700 MPa at 21°C and 631 MPa at 500°C have been measured for ALON specimens prepared by precision surface finishing techniques. Polished optical domes tested have survived severe thermal shock tests. These strength levels are comparable to those for single crystal sapphire. Strength, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, refractive index, emissivity and absorption coefficient will be presented. The possible mechanisms for the increased strength will be discussed.

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Charles T. Warner, Thomas M. Hartnett, Donald Fisher, and Wayne Sunne "Characterization of ALON optical ceramic", Proc. SPIE 5786, Window and Dome Technologies and Materials IX, (18 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.607596

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