NSL3 by Ohara

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Refractive Index vs Wavelength
Refractive Index Calculator
Valid range: 0.365–0.9 µm
dn/dλ vs Wavelength
dn/dλ Calculator
Valid range: 0.365–0.9 µm
Abbe Number Calculator
Transmission vs Wavelength
Transmission Calculator
Valid wavelength range: 0.340–0.900 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) 1.518229
Abbe Number (Vd) 58.966406
Dispersion Formula Schott
Wavelength Range 0.365 — 0.9 µm
$$n(\lambda) = \sqrt{2.2697 - 0.00715\,\lambda^2 + 0.0133701\,\lambda^{-2} - 0.000276151\,\lambda^{-4} + 6.60545 \times 10^{-5}\,\lambda^{-6} - 3.18063 \times 10^{-6}\,\lambda^{-8}}$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K) 8.8
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) 10.3
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
Heat Capacity (J/gK)
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[4.8656 \times 10^{-6} + 2(0)\,\Delta T + 3(0)\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 25\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) 2.53
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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C5 Hoya 1.522488 59.447258
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Glass Manufacturer nd Vd
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NSL5 Ohara 1.522494 59.790926
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NSL7 Ohara 1.511121 60.485793
S-NSL2 Ohara 1.516016 56.858179
NSL2 Ohara 1.516016 56.800755
BAL12 Ohara 1.539955 59.454008
S-BAL12 Ohara 1.539956 59.462478
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FTL10 Ohara 1.501372 56.399833
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