AMTIR-1
is an amorphous IR transmission material. It was originally produced for night vision systems,
but is has other applications including optical elements
and optical sensors for remote temperature sensing.
Optical
Properties - AMTIR-1
Transmission
Range: 750nm to
14µm
Refractive
Index: 2.6055 @
1.0µm, 2.4977 @
10.0µm
Physical
Properties - AMTIR-1
Hardness
(Knoop): 170 psi
Youngs
Modulus: 3.2 x 106 psi
Modulus
of Rupture: 2700
psi
Upper
Use Temperature: 300°C
Structure:
Amorphous
Chemical
Properties - AMTIR-1
Solubility:
Insoluble in water.
