Overview of MgF2 Ceramic Dome
Magnesium fluoride ceramic refers to hot-pressed polycrystalline material made from high-purity MgF2, sintered under vacuum at temperatures of 600-700°C and a pressure of 300 MPa. Offering high transmission between 2 µm to 7.5 µm, MgF2 ceramic domes have a high flexural strength rating and a Knoop hardness rating of 1350 kg/mm². The hot press manufacturing method allows greater flexibility in dome shape and size, making it a preferred substrate for launch tubes and missiles.
Features of MgF2 Ceramic Dome
MgF2 ceramic domes have the following main characteristics:
High Transmission Performance: They exhibit high transmittance in both ultraviolet and infrared bands, especially in the 3-6.5 μm
infrared band, with a transmittance of approximately 90%.
Good Mechanical Properties: They have high hardness (Mohs hardness of 6) and flexural strength (100 MPa), making them
suitable for use in harsh environments.
Thermal Stability: They maintain good transmission performance at high temperatures, making them suitable
for high-temperature environments.
Chemical Stability: They are insoluble in water and alcohol, slightly soluble in dilute acids, and soluble in nitric acid,
demonstrating good chemical stability.
Density g/cm3 | 3.17 |
Bending strength Mpa | 100 |
Mohs hardness | 6 |
Coefficient of thermal expansion @25-100℃ | 11.9x10-6 |
Dielectric properties @9.42kMHz | 9.42 |
Dielectric constant | e=5.23 |
Dielectric loss Angle tangent | tgδ=0.0025 |
Specifications of MgF2 Dome
Materials | MgF2 ceramic |
Diameter | Max Ø350mm |
Thickness Tolerance | +/-0.2mm (Optional: +/-0.1mm and +/-0.05mm) |
Surface Quality | 60/40 S/D |
Frings (N) | 10 |
Irregularity (deta N) | 3 |
Chamfer | 0.1~0.3mmx45degree |
Coating | Uncoated or upon clients’ request |
Products Lists
Diameter (mm) | Height (mm) | Thickness (mm) |
25.0 | 11.5 | 1.0 |
50.0 | 24 | 2.0 |
75.0 | 36.5 | 3.0 |
100.0 | 49 | 4.0 |
Applications For MgF2 Ceramic Dome
Due to its excellent properties, MgF2 ceramic domes have a wide range of applications in various fields:
Optical Instruments: Used as lenses, windows, and other optical components in high-precision optical systems.
Aerospace: Used in the production of missile domes, radomes, etc., capable of maintaining transmission
performance and thermal protection during high-speed flight.
Infrared Technology: Widely used in infrared windows, hemispherical radomes, filter substrates, and other areas,
particularly suitable as a material for mid-wave infrared windows.