Transparent Spinel Sheet Descriptions:

Transparent spinel (magnesium aluminum spinel) is a versatile ceramic combining optical clarity with mechanical strength. It is ideal for electronic and optical applications, such as thick- and thin-film circuits, IC carriers, and chip packaging. Its visible to mid-infrared transparency reaches ~87% in the 3–5 μm range, slightly outperforming ALON and sapphire in cutoff wavelength. With properties similar to alumina, it offers durability, thermal stability, and precision, making it a reliable choice for high-performance electronic substrates and structural components.

Transparent Spinel Sheet Specifications:

Transparent Spinel Sheet Features:

Transparent spinel offers outstanding mechanical and optical performance under extreme conditions. Key advantages include:

• Exceptional scratch resistance, maintaining clarity even in harsh environments.

• Weight reduction of over 60% compared with traditional materials while providing equivalent protection.

• Enhanced protective strength at the same thickness, improving durability and impact resistance.

These properties make transparent spinel ideal for demanding applications such as high-temperature and high-pressure observation windows, gas detector windows, boiler water level gauges, downhole sensors, commercial barcode scanner windows, low-voltage and high-frequency capacitors, and protective goggles. Its combination of light weight, toughness, and optical clarity ensures reliable performance in high-stress and corrosive environments.

Transparent Spinel Sheet Applications:

Transparent spinel (MgAl₂O₄) is used in optics, electronics, and structural components. In optics, it forms high-temperature and high-pressure windows, infrared lenses, and barcode scanner covers. In electronics, it serves as substrates for thick- and thin-film circuits, IC carriers, chip packaging, and high-frequency capacitors. Its hardness, scratch resistance, and thermal stability also make it ideal for downhole sensors, protective goggles, and boiler water level gauges.

Transparent Spinel Sheet Packaging:

SAM’s Transparent Spinel Sheets are carefully handled and packaged to prevent scratches or defects during storage and shipping, ensuring consistent quality and performance upon delivery.

Transparent Spinel Sheet FAQs

1. What is transparent spinel used for?
It is used in optics, electronics, and structural components, including lenses, infrared windows, IC substrates, sensors, and protective goggles.

2. How durable is transparent spinel?
It is highly scratch-resistant, strong, and thermally stable, suitable for high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive environments.

3. Can transparent spinel sheets be customized?
Yes, SAM offers custom sizes, thicknesses, and shapes to meet specific design and performance requirements.