Introduction of Quartz Prisms

Quartz prisms are high-precision optical components made from high-purity fused or crystalline quartz (SiO₂). They are designed to manipulate light through refraction and reflection, making them essential in a wide range of photonics, laser, imaging, and analytical systems.

Compared to standard optical glass, quartz prisms offer superior UV transparency, thermal and chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, making them ideal for demanding environments including aerospace, laser optics, and laboratory instrumentation.

Manufacturing Process Quartz Prisms

The production of quartz prisms involves multiple steps to ensure optical clarity, dimensional accuracy, and durability:

1. Material Selection
   Quartz prisms are typically made from:

    

   • Fused quartz (amorphous) – offers isotropic properties, UV transparency, and high-temperature resistance

   • Crystalline quartz – used for polarization optics and piezoelectric applications, available in X-, Y-, Z-cut orientations

2. Cutting and Grinding
   Raw quartz blanks are sliced using diamond saws, then ground into preliminary prism shapes with high-precision equipment.

3. Polishing
   Optical surfaces are polished to sub-micron flatness (typically <λ/10) and surface roughness (<1 nm Ra) to ensure high transmission and minimal scattering.

4. Coating (Optional)
   Depending on the application, quartz prism surfaces may be coated with:

   • Anti-reflective coatings (UV, VIS, NIR ranges)

   • Metallic reflective coatings (Al, Ag, Au)

   • Beam-splitting or polarizing coatings

5. Quality Control
   Each quartz prism undergoes strict inspection for angle accuracy, flatness, scratch-dig surface quality, and spectral transmission.

Fused Quartz Optical Prisms UV/VIS Transmission Custom Angles

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About Us

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Packaging & Shipping Information

Packaging Method:

• All items are securely packed to ensure safe transit.
• Packaging features anti-static, shock-resistant, and dust-proof materials.
• For sensitive components such as wafers or optical parts, we adopt cleanroom-level packaging:

1. Class 100 or Class 1000 dust protection, depending on product sensitivity.
2. Customized packaging options are available for special requirements.

Shipping Channels & Estimated Delivery Time:

• We work with trusted international logistics providers, including:

UPS, FedEx, DHL

• Standard lead time is 3–7 business days depending on the destination.
• Tracking information will be provided once the order is dispatched.
• Expedited shipping and insurance options are available upon request.