T-PS701 - ZnSe Right-Angle Prism, Uncoated, L = 10 mm
T-PS701 - ZnSe Right-Angle Prism, Uncoated, L = 10 mm
| Item # | Material | L | X | Angle Tolerance | Dimensional Tolerance |
|---|
| PS701 | ZnSe | 10 mm | 14.1 mm | ±10 arcmin | +0.0/-0.3 mm |
| PS702 | 25 mm | 35.4 mm | ±10 arcmin | +0.0/-0.3 mm |
Zinc Selenide is ideal for use in the 600 nm - 16 µm range. It features low absorption (including in the red visible wavelength range) and high resistance to thermal shock. ZnSe is ideal for use in CO2 laser systems operating at 10.6 µm, including those with HeNe alignment lasers. Please see the Graphs tab for a graph of index of refraction vs wavelength for ZnSe.
When handling optics, one should always wear gloves. This is especially true when working with zinc selenide, as it is a hazardous material. For your safety, please follow all proper precautions, including wearing gloves when handling these prisms and thoroughly washing your hands afterward. Due to the low hardness of ZnSe, additional care should be taken to not damage these prisms.