BSM24 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: 0.320–0.900 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) 1.617646
Abbe Number (Vd) 55.049782
Dispersion Formula Schott
Wavelength Range 0.3 — 2.4 µm
$$n(\lambda) = \sqrt{2.56958 - 0.00864666\,\lambda^2 + 0.0169031\,\lambda^{-2} + 7.62494 \times 10^{-5}\,\lambda^{-4} + 2.61385 \times 10^{-5}\,\lambda^{-6} - 7.46704 \times 10^{-7}\,\lambda^{-8}}$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K) 6.5
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) 7.6
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
Heat Capacity (J/gK)
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[5.26 \times 10^{-6} + 2(0)\,\Delta T + 3(0)\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 25\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) 3.63
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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BACD9 Hoya 1.614047 55.118097
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Glass Manufacturer nd Vd
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BSM9 Ohara 1.614047 54.971106
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BSM21 Ohara 1.617196 54.040511
BSM6 Ohara 1.613749 56.365919
BSM22 Ohara 1.622296 53.186644
S-BSM22 Ohara 1.622296 53.169067
S-BSM10 Ohara 1.622799 57.052723
BSM10 Ohara 1.622799 57.063643
BSM2 Ohara 1.607379 56.815789
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