BALKN3 by Schott

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Refractive Index vs Wavelength
Refractive Index Calculator
Valid range: 0.31–2.325 µm
dn/dλ vs Wavelength
dn/dλ Calculator
Valid range: 0.31–2.325 µm
Abbe Number Calculator
Transmission vs Wavelength
Transmission Calculator
Valid wavelength range: 0.310–2.325 µm
Optical Properties
Refractive Index (nd) 1.518489
Abbe Number (Vd) 60.259571
Dispersion Formula Sellmeier
Wavelength Range 0.31 — 2.325 µm
$$n(\lambda) = \sqrt{1 + \frac{1.11632\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0.0068411} + \frac{0.157261\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 0.0257049} + \frac{0.91403\,\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 105.919}}$$
Thermal Properties
TCE -30/70°C (10-6/K) 7.9
TCE 100/300°C (10-6/K) 9.0
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
Heat Capacity (J/gK)
$$\frac{dn}{dT} = \frac{n_0^2 - 1}{2\,n_0}\left[9.7 \times 10^{-7} + 2(9.21 \times 10^{-9})\,\Delta T + 3(-4.28 \times 10^{-11})\,\Delta T^2 + \frac{3.74 \times 10^{-7} + 2(3.3 \times 10^{-10})\,\Delta T}{\lambda - 0.262}\right] \Delta T = T - T_0, \quad T_0 = 20\,°\text{C}$$
Physical Properties
Density (g/cm³) 2.61
Relative Cost 1.8
Mechanical Properties
Young's Modulus (GPa)
Poisson's Ratio
Knoop Hardness (kgf/mm²)
Chemical Resistance
Climatic Resistance 2
Stain Resistance 0
Acid Resistance 1
Alkali Resistance 1
Phosphate Resistance 2
Notes

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