Specifications

C-Axis Deviation +/-0.1°

Surface Quality:

S/D10/5

S/D20/10

S/D40/20

S/D60/40

S/D80/50

Orientation: Random, Zero°

Flatness: 633nm per 25.4mm

Technical Data Sapphire / Corundum
PropertiesUnitsValue
Chemical Formula Al2O3
Purity >99.99%
Densityg/cm33.98 to 4.1
HardnessMoh’s9
Tensile StrengthMPa [kpsi]190 [28]
Compressive StrengthGPa [kpsi]2.1 [305]
Modulus of ElasticityGPa [kip/in2]340-380 [49312 – 55114]
Friction Coefficient 0.10 (Coefficient of dry friction on steel)
Chemical Resistance Inert to most chemical agents, even at high temperatures Attacked by HF at 300℃.
Coefficient of Linear Expansion°C-16.2×10-6
PARA to C Axis, 20°C
Coefficient of Linear Expansion°C-1 
PERP to C Axis, 20°C5.4×10-6
Specific HeatJ/kg-K753 J/(K⋅kg) at 301°K
Thermal Conductivity, 20°CW/m-K41.9
Melting Temperature°C [° F]2030 °C [3686 °F]
Maximum Useable Temperature°C [° F]1950 ° [3542 °]
Dielectric Constant (Er) at 1 MHz 7.5 to 10.5
Resistivity (25°C)Ohm-cm> 1016
Ne (refraction index to λ = 589.3 nm) 1.76
No (refraction index to λ = 589.3 nm) 1.769