BSM22 by Ohara

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Refractive Index vs Wavelength
Refractive Index Calculator
Valid range: 0.3–2.4 µm
dn/dλ vs Wavelength
dn/dλ Calculator
Valid range: 0.3–2.4 µm
Abbe Number Calculator
Transmission vs Wavelength
Transmission Calculator
Valid wavelength range: 0.310–1.800 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) 1.622296
Abbe Number (Vd) 53.186644
Dispersion Formula Sellmeier
Wavelength Range 0.3 — 2.4 µm
$$n(\lambda) = \sqrt{1 + \frac{1.35097\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0.00745483} + \frac{0.232445\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0.029494} + \frac{1.179\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 131.62}}$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K) 6.4
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) 7.7
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
Heat Capacity (J/gK)
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[5.3371 \times 10^{-6} + 2(0)\,\Delta T + 3(0)\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 25\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) 3.68
Relative Cost
Mechanical Properties
Young's Modulus (GPa)
Poisson's Ratio
Knoop Hardness (kgf/mm²)
Chemical Resistance
Climatic Resistance
Stain Resistance
Acid Resistance 51
Alkali Resistance
Phosphate Resistance 2
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