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Chalcogenide

Chalcogenide materials
have unique characteristics in the spectral range of 1-16µ. With
higher transmittance and smaller temperature coefficient of refrac-
tive index, chalcogenide materials are suitable for being used as
infrared materials. Chalcogenide materials are widely used in the
field of infrared optics due to their unique physical and chemical
characteristics.

Product Details

Infrared Optical Material | Precision Molding

Chalcogenide Glass
High-performance solution for MWIR & LWIR

Product Introduction — Chalcogenide glass has been widely used in the field of infrared optics due to its unique structure and properties. It offers excellent processing characteristics and enables the production of complex optical elements through precision molding technology.

Chalcogenide materials exhibit unique transmission characteristics in the spectral range of 1–16 µm. With high transmittance and a remarkably low temperature coefficient of refractive index (dn/dT), they are ideally suited as infrared materials for thermal imaging, sensing, and advanced optical systems. Their unique physical and chemical properties make chalcogenides the material of choice for next-generation infrared optics.

Precision glass molding (PGM) technology allows high-volume manufacturing of aspherical lenses, freeform surfaces, and complex lens arrays, contributing to lightweight, compact infrared modules with superior performance.

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Broadband IR
1–16 µm high T
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Low dn/dT
Thermal stability
~72×10⁻⁶/K
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Precision Molding
Complex shapes & mass production
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High transmittance
Excellent mid-/far-IR
📡 Key applications: Thermal imaging | Security & surveillance | Automotive infrared | Gas sensing | Space optics | Medical diagnostics

Specifications

Spectral Range 1–16 µm (High transmission)
Average Transmittance (8–12 µm) ≥ 68% (Uncoated, 2mm)
dn/dT @ 10 µm (20–40°C) ~72 × 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹
Refractive Index n@10 µm 2.497 (typical chalcogenide)
Density (g/cm³) 4.65 g/cm³
Transition Temperature Tg 275°C – 320°C (grade dependent)
Thermal Expansion (CTE) 14.5 × 10⁻⁶ /K (20~120°C)
Knoop Hardness (HK) 165 ~ 185
Young's Modulus (GPa) ~21 GPa
Chemical Durability Excellent, environmental stability
※ Typical values for commercial Chalcogenide IR glasses (e.g. As-Se, Ge-As-Se families). Precision molding compatible.

Chalcogenide Infrared Materials | Optical Lens Catalogue – Right Half Edition