| Accuflect: Light-Reflecting Ceramic Accuflect reflects 95% to 99% of incident light from 450 nm to 2500 nm. The reflectivity is essentially non-specular with nearly perfect LAMBERTIAN behavior across the entire spectrum. Manufacture Accuflect material is fabricated with high purity non-transition metal oxides. Accuratus engineers working with many established laser physicists, laser engineers and materials scientists have developed a closely controlled manufacturing environment capable of producing the structured physical microstructure necessary to yield the highest possible diffuse light reflectance. Available Types Accuflect is available in two product types. The B6 material has the virgin surface produced during manufacture. The G6 material has a specialty glaze applied to seal the surface porosity of the virgin material, allow easy cleaning and provide a non-contaminating surface where it is exposed to atmosphere or liquid environments. Properties The binary and ternary group metal oxides have a large band gap between their valence and conduction bands so they absorb little radiation between the ultraviolet and infrared. The fine microstructure and discontinuous refractive indices of the ceramic body combine to maximize light reflectance from the surface.   Measurements Performed by Optical Data Associates Tucson, AZ Physical properties are listed in the Materials section under Accuflect. Available Sizes Optimal optical performance requires proprietary fabrication and firing processes developed by Accuratus. For your design purposes, the initial material forms are pressed as rods and blocks. For large orders, the material can be pressed to near net shape. | Rods diameter x length | Blocks height x width x length | | millimeters | up to 100mm x 305mm | up to 90mm x 90mm x 305mm | | inches | up to 4" x 12" | up to 3.5" x 3.5" x 12" | | Accuratus fabrication team can shape the material to your final geometry. | Applications Accuflect is used in high energy laser systems (see Case Studies) and high temperature environments where repeatable, uniformly diffuse and highly efficient light reflection is required. The Bottom Line If you need a reflector material capable of being formed in complex geometries, usable up to 1000°C, capable of maintaining reflectance and integrity even under intense UV exposure then consider Accuflect: The Light Reflecting Ceramic for your application. See also: Custom Products and Services > Laser Ceramics See also: Case Studies > Laser Reflectors |