GAAS by Generic IR

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GAAS by Generic IR is a standard optical glass. It transmits from 2.50 to 14.00 µm. It has low thermal expansion (CTE of 5.0×10⁻⁶/K).

Refractive Index vs Wavelength
Refractive Index Calculator
Valid range: 2.5–14.0 µm
dn/dλ vs Wavelength
dn/dλ Calculator
Valid range: 2.5–14.0 µm
Abbe Number Calculator
Transmission vs Wavelength

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Transmission Calculator
Valid wavelength range: 2.500–14.000 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) —
Abbe Number (Vd) —
Dispersion Formula Herzberger
Wavelength Range 2.5 — 14.0 µm
$$L = \frac{1}{\lambda^2 - 0.028} n(\lambda) = 3.30028 + 0.16951\,L - 0.014754\,L^2 - 0.00024282\,\lambda^2 + 1.49823 \times 10^{-7}\,\lambda^4 - 1.12068 \times 10^{-9}\,\lambda^6$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K) 5.0
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) —
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) —
Heat Capacity (J/gK) —
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[0.00013 + 2(0)\,\Delta T + 3(0)\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 20\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) 5.317
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 —
Notes

source: Amtir Spec Sheet

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