C38-42 by Corning

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Refractive Index vs Wavelength
Refractive Index Calculator
Valid range: 0.32–1.8 µm
dn/dλ vs Wavelength
dn/dλ Calculator
Valid range: 0.32–1.8 µm
Abbe Number Calculator
Transmission vs Wavelength
Transmission Calculator
Valid wavelength range: 0.320–1.800 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) 1.637752
Abbe Number (Vd) 42.433862
Dispersion Formula Schott
Wavelength Range 0.32 — 1.8 µm
$$n(\lambda) = \sqrt{2.62141 - 0.0127992\,\lambda^2 + 0.0210477\,\lambda^{-2} + 0.000491722\,\lambda^{-4} + 2.92949 \times 10^{-6}\,\lambda^{-6} + 1.02623 \times 10^{-6}\,\lambda^{-8}}$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K)
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) 7.9
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
Heat Capacity (J/gK)
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[6.3 \times 10^{-6} + 2(0)\,\Delta T + 3(0)\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 20\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) 3.21
Relative Cost
Mechanical Properties
Young's Modulus (GPa)
Poisson's Ratio
Knoop Hardness (kgf/mm²)
Chemical Resistance
Climatic Resistance
Stain Resistance
Acid Resistance
Alkali Resistance
Phosphate Resistance
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