PBM3 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: 0.320–2.400 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) 1.612929
Abbe Number (Vd) 36.994096
Dispersion Formula Sellmeier
Wavelength Range 0.3 — 2.4 µm
$$n(\lambda) = \sqrt{1 + \frac{1.32568\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0.00973014} + \frac{0.208112\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0.0462859} + \frac{1.15985\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 137.56}}$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K) 8.3
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) 9.5
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
Heat Capacity (J/gK)
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[5.292 \times 10^{-6} + 2(0)\,\Delta T + 3(0)\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{0 + 2(0)\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 25\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) 3.53
Relative Cost
Mechanical Properties
Young's Modulus (GPa)
Poisson's Ratio
Knoop Hardness (kgf/mm²)
Chemical Resistance
Climatic Resistance
Stain Resistance
Acid Resistance 1
Alkali Resistance
Phosphate Resistance 2
Similar Glasses (Other Manufacturers)
Glass Manufacturer nd Vd
F2 CDGM 1.612929 36.986002
H-F2 CDGM 1.61293 37.004441
F3 Hoya 1.612929 36.964515
E-F3 Hoya 1.61293 36.96
F3 Schott 1.612931 37.038954
F3 Sumita 1.61293 36.9
H-F3 CDGM 1.61659 36.651688
F4 Schott 1.616592 36.628072
F3 CDGM 1.616592 36.627394
F4 Hoya 1.616589 36.615561
Similar Glasses (Ohara)
Glass Manufacturer nd Vd
S-TIM3 Ohara 1.612929 37.005342
PBM4 Ohara 1.616588 36.632973
PBM2Y Ohara 1.620041 36.269263
S-TIM2 Ohara 1.620041 36.263378
PBM2 Ohara 1.620041 36.256658
PBM9 Ohara 1.620451 38.119955
PBM11 Ohara 1.620955 35.880852
TIM11 Ohara 1.620955 35.880852
PBM5 Ohara 1.60342 38.012915
S-TIM5 Ohara 1.60342 38.027347
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