Question: What applications work best with fused silica?
Answer:
Fused silica is a high-purity form of silicon dioxide that has a very low coefficient of thermal expansion and excellent optical properties. Because of its unique properties, fused silica is commonly used in a variety of applications, including:
1. Optical lenses and windows
2. Laser components
3. UV and visible spectroscopy
4. High-temperature applications
5. Chemical processing
6. Semiconductor manufacturing
Some specific applications that work particularly well with fused silica include optical mirrors, prisms, and lenses for use in high-power laser systems, as well as high-temperature furnace tubes used in the production of semiconductor devices. Fused silica is also commonly used as a substrate for the deposition of thin films, particularly for applications in which high stability and low contamination are important.
Fused Quartz Windows
All of our fused quartz widows, also known as fused quartz sight ports are created to customer specifications.
Fused Quartz Discs
All fused quartz discs are shaped to your project specifications. Adding holes, flats, bevels, slots or any other features will be accomplished to your satisfaction.
Fused Quartz Plates
Fused quartz plates may be customized with holes, slots, angles and many other machining techniques.
Machined Glass Specialists is a true custom fabricator of quartz, silica, and borosilicate. We've been machining since 1989.
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