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Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) Windows

Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) Windows

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  • Excellent Transmission from 120nm to 7μm
  • Rugged and Durable
  • Resistant to Chemical Etching

TECHSPEC® Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) Windows offer excellent broadband transmission from the deep-UV to the mid-infrared. DUV transmission makes them ideal for use at the Hydrogen Lyman-alpha line and for UV radiation sources and receivers, as well as excimer laser applications. MgF2 is a rugged material resistant to chemical etching, laser damage, and mechanical and thermal shock. TECHSPEC® Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) Windows have a Knoop Hardness of 415 and index of refraction of 1.38. The windows are offered in diameters ranging from 5 to 75mm.