TiO₂ Single Crystal Triangular Prism

8 mm × 8 mm × 3.6 mm | <001>/<110> Orientation | 3-Side Polished

Product Overview

The TiO₂ Single Crystal Triangular Prism is a precisely fabricated optical component made from high-quality titanium dioxide single crystal. Designed with accurate crystallographic orientation and controlled dimensions, this prism is ideal for advanced optical experiments, anisotropic material studies, and crystal physics research.

With a compact size of 8 mm × 8 mm and a thickness of 3.6 mm, the prism offers stable mechanical structure while remaining suitable for laboratory-scale optical setups. Three polished surfaces ensure smooth optical interfaces for reliable light transmission and refraction testing.

The crystal presents a light yellow transparent appearance characteristic of rutile-phase TiO₂, reflecting high material purity and structural integrity.

Technical Specifications

• Material: TiO₂ Single Crystal

• Crystal Orientation: <001> / <110>

• Dimensions: 8 mm × 8 mm

• Thickness: 3.6 mm

• Surface Finish: 3-Side Polished (3SP)

• Structure: Rutile

TiO₂ Single Crystal Material Characteristics

Titanium dioxide single crystal, especially in rutile structure, is widely recognized for its outstanding optical and physical properties. Compared with many conventional optical materials, TiO₂ exhibits a significantly higher refractive index and strong birefringence, making it highly suitable for polarization-sensitive applications.

Key material characteristics include:

1. High Refractive Index

TiO₂ single crystal possesses a refractive index typically ranging from approximately 2.4 to 2.9, depending on wavelength and orientation. This allows effective light bending and strong optical interaction within a compact geometry.

2. Strong Birefringence

The intrinsic anisotropic crystal structure produces pronounced birefringent behavior. This makes the TiO₂ triangular prism suitable for polarization experiments, optical axis studies, and refractive index measurements along different crystal directions.

3. Optical Anisotropy

Due to its defined <001> and <110> orientation, the prism supports direction-dependent optical property research. It is particularly useful for studying crystal symmetry, anisotropic transmission, and polarization-dependent refractive behavior.

4. Chemical and Thermal Stability

TiO₂ single crystal demonstrates excellent resistance to chemical corrosion and maintains structural stability under moderate thermal conditions, making it suitable for laboratory and controlled industrial environments.

5. Mechanical Hardness

With relatively high hardness, the crystal offers durability during handling, installation, and optical testing processes.

Precision Crystal Orientation

The crystallographic orientation <001>/<110> ensures that the optical axis and material anisotropy are accurately defined. This precision is essential for:

• Direction-dependent refractive index measurement

• Birefringence coefficient analysis

• Optical polarization experiments

• Laser beam deviation studies

• Academic research on crystal growth and symmetry

Accurate orientation enhances repeatability in experimental setups and guarantees reliable data for scientific publications and research validation.

Surface Processing & Optical Quality

The TiO₂ triangular prism is processed using precision cutting and polishing technology to maintain geometric integrity and optical flatness.

3-Side Polished (3SP) Configuration Includes:

• Three optically polished surfaces

• Smooth and flat interfaces suitable for light transmission

• Defined triangular geometry

• Controlled dimensional accuracy

• Clean and stable edges

The polished surfaces allow consistent optical contact with mounting systems and enable direct use in optical benches, laser paths, and laboratory instruments.

Functional Role of Triangular Prism Geometry

The triangular prism structure is widely used in optical systems due to its ability to:

• Refract and deviate incident light

• Demonstrate Snell’s law and refraction behavior

• Split or analyze polarized light

• Measure refractive index through angular deviation

• Support optical path calibration

In combination with TiO₂’s high refractive index, the triangular geometry enhances beam deviation efficiency and optical interaction strength.

Applications

The TiO₂ Single Crystal Triangular Prism is suitable for:

Optical & Photonics Research

• Refractive index testing

• Beam steering experiments

• Polarization-dependent studies

Crystal Physics & Material Science

• Anisotropic property analysis

• Crystal structure investigation

• Orientation-dependent optical measurement

Academic Laboratory Teaching

• Demonstration of birefringence

• Prism-based refraction experiments

• Optical axis visualization

Optical Component Prototyping

• Custom optical system development

• Laser alignment testing

• Research device assembly

Advantages

• High-purity TiO₂ single crystal

• Precise <001>/<110> orientation control

• Three optically polished surfaces

• Compact and accurate dimensions

• Stable mechanical structure

• Suitable for advanced research and laboratory use

Custom Manufacturing Support

We support customized TiO₂ single crystal components based on research and industrial requirements:

• Custom dimensions

• Alternative crystallographic orientations

• Additional polished surfaces

• Different geometries (plates, windows, rods, prisms)

• Small-batch research supply

Both standard laboratory quantities and project-based orders are supported.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What crystal structure does the TiO₂ single crystal triangular prism have?

The TiO₂ Single Crystal Triangular Prism is based on the rutile crystal structure. Rutile TiO₂ is known for its high refractive index and strong birefringence, making it highly suitable for optical experiments and anisotropic material research.

2. What does the <001>/<110> orientation mean?

The <001> and <110> notations refer to the crystallographic directions of the TiO₂ single crystal. These orientations define the internal atomic alignment of the crystal lattice.

For optical and physics research, crystal orientation is critical because TiO₂ exhibits strong anisotropic properties. Accurate orientation ensures reliable refractive index measurement, birefringence testing, and polarization experiments.

3. Is this TiO₂ triangular prism suitable for polarization experiments?

Yes. Due to the strong birefringence and optical anisotropy of TiO₂ single crystal, this triangular prism is highly suitable for polarization studies, optical axis visualization, and birefringence analysis in laboratory environments.