Magnesium Oxide – MgO

Looking for high-quality MgO optical components? We have everything you need.

Optical magnesium oxide is a high-purity form of MgO commonly used as a material for optical components. It's a white and crystalline substance that has a cubic crystal structure.

Get in touch today to discover more about our excellent range of optics made from magnesium oxide.

 

Physical properties of magnesium oxide

• High transparency - Optical MgO is highly transparent in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared (IR) regions.

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• Medium refractive index - Magnesium oxide offers a medium level of refraction, making it useful in the construction of lenses, prisms, and other optical components.

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• High thermal stability - MgO optical components can withstand temperatures of up to 2,000°C without significant degradation.

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• Thermal shock resistance - Optical MgO boasts a low coefficient of thermal expansion, enabling resistance to thermal shock.

 

Applications of magnesium oxide optical components

Thanks to its high transparency and refractive properties, optical magnesium oxide is widely used in various optic and photonic applications.

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MgO optical windows can withstand high temperatures and so are highly valuable in high-temperature applications, such as in furnaces or combustion chambers.

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Cryogenics

This material is often used in the manufacturing of cryogenic optical systems and detectors.

Precision optics and photonics

MgO optical components can function in technology used to measure, analyze, structure, and process light.

 

Handle MgO with care

Optical MgO is a brittle material that can be easily damaged under mechanical stress. It's also susceptible to chemical attack by strong acids and alkalis.

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Therefore, it is important to take proper precautions when handling and storing this material.

 

Choose Global Optics for exceptional quality optics

Here at Global Optics, we're expert suppliers of magnesium oxide optical components, such as windows, prisms, and lenses.

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To enquire about MgO optical components and more information about placing an order, please contact our specialists on 0120 276 7476 and they'll guide you through the process.