Optical Sapphire Disc Descriptions

Sapphire Disc is a premium-quality optical sapphire disc made from single-crystal aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃). Known for its exceptional hardness, chemical stability, and excellent mechanical, thermal, and optical properties, this sapphire optical disc outperforms conventional transparent materials such as glass and quartz. Its hexagonal crystal structure and superior purity make it an ideal choice for demanding applications in defense, military technology, advanced scientific research, and high-tech industries.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) specializes in custom machining sapphire discs to precise customer specifications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Our sapphire optical discs are widely exported to Germany, Spain, Japan, Korea, and beyond, backed by strict quality control and advanced manufacturing technology.

Optical Sapphire Disc Specifications

Optical Sapphire Disc Features

-High Strength, High Rigidity, High Anti-Abrasion, High Anti-Heat, High AntiCorrosion Characteristics, and High Anti-Plasma Characteristics.

Because of these characteristics, Single Crystal Sapphire is widely used for precision mechanical parts.

-Stable Dielectric Constant, Very Low Dielectric Loss, Good Electrical Insulation.

Single Crystal Sapphire is used as a material for substrates in super-high frequency regions. It is also used as an insulation material and microwave window. Single Crystal Sapphire has become indispensable in the Electronics Industries.

-Excellent Light Transmission.

Single Crystal Sapphire is used for various kinds of vacuum equipment, windows in reaction furnace, scanner windows and caps for optical communication due to its excellent mechanical characteristics and heat resistance.

-Good Thermal Conductivity and High Heat Resistance.

Excellent thermal conductivity at low temperatures allows Single Crystal Sapphire as a transparent material to be used in many diverse fields requiring thermal conduction and heat radiation.

Optical Sapphire Disc Applications

(1)High Brightness LED

(2)HB-LED Semiconductor, Piezoelectric Semiconductor, Superconductor, Thin Film Substrate.

(3)MR Sensor, Precision Resistor

(4)Optical Devices

(5) Thin Film HICO

Single-crystal sapphire is a widely used substrate material for blue, green, ultraviolet, and white LEDs. It has excellent features as a base substrate for GaN deposition and great mass productivity. In addition, it can meet future larger-size demand.

Single-crystal sapphire is used as a base substrate in thin film deposition because of its lattice alignment match with a variety of semiconductor materials, combined with excellent thermal and chemical stability.  

Optical Sapphire Disc Packaging

SAM’s Sapphire Optical Disc is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.

Optical Sapphire Disc FAQs

Q1: What is a Sapphire Disc?

A sapphire disc is a flat, circular piece made from synthetic sapphire (aluminum oxide, Al₂O₃). Sapphire discs are prized for their exceptional hardness, optical clarity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for various high-performance applications.

Q2: How should Sapphire Discs be cleaned and maintained?

Cleaning: Clean with non-abrasive cleaners and soft cloths to avoid scratching. Ultrasonic cleaning can be used for thorough cleaning.

Maintenance: Regularly inspect for damage or contamination. Store in a clean, dry environment to prevent dust and other contaminants.

Q3: Are Sapphire Discs customizable?

Yes, sapphire discs can be customized to meet specific requirements, including different sizes, shapes, and thicknesses. Custom optical coatings and finishes can also be applied to enhance performance for specific applications.