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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.

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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




MaterialsMgF2 ceramic
Diameter  Max Ø350mm
Thickness Tolerance+/-0.2mm   (Optional: +/-0.1mm and +/-0.05mm)
Surface Quality60/40 S/D
Frings (N)10
Irregularity (deta N)3
Chamfer0.1~0.3mmx45degree
CoatingUncoated   or upon clients’ request

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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.



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