Sapphire Properties


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Sapphire Properties

Sapphire is a kind of unique material which is commonly utilized in industries nowadays. Sapphire is the hardest substance that only precedes diamond with a 9 on the Mohs scale. It is significantly stronger than other optical materials in view of its characteristics of highly resistant to not only scratching and abrasion, but also other chemical such as acid and alkaline. Therefore it is ideal for both semiconductor and chemical processing. Sapphire can also be used in high-temperature application up to 1800℃ since its melting point is around 2050℃, its thermal stability is also higher than any other optical materials. In addition, sapphire is transparent from 180nm to 5500nm, this wide optical transparency feature makes sapphire the best materials in IR and UV optical systems. Last but not least, sapphire is also a prevalent material of jewelry business with its exceptional features of high purity, transmittance as well as hardness. The color of sapphire can be changed subject to different requirement which offers a variety of choices to customers.

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