Unpolished Sapphire Tube - High-Performance Single Crystal Al₂O₃, Custom Sizes Available

Unpolished Sapphire Tube - High-Performance Single Crystal Al₂O₃, Custom Sizes Available

Product Overview

The unpolished sapphire tube is a high-performance, hollow single-crystal sapphire component made from high-purity Al₂O₃. Known for its extreme durability, high thermal resistance, and chemical stability, it excels in environments with high temperatures, high pressures, and corrosive conditions. This unpolished version maintains excellent optical clarity and offers reliable performance in industrial, scientific, and optical applications.

ZMSH Materials provides sapphire tubes in customizable sizes to meet your specific technical requirements.

Key Features

• High Temperature Resistance: Withstands temperatures up to 2045°C (melting point), ensuring high performance in extreme thermal environments.

• Superior Mechanical Strength: Mohs hardness of 9 and high compressive strength (2.1 GPa), providing excellent wear and impact resistance.

• Optical Clarity: Excellent optical transmission from UV to mid-IR (280–3500 nm), suitable for optical and infrared applications.

• Chemical Resistance: Inert to most acids and alkalis at room temperature, offering great durability in aggressive chemical environments.

• Electrical Insulation: High resistivity (>10¹⁶ Ω·cm) and low dielectric loss make it an ideal material for electrical and electronic applications.

• Customizable Sizes & Shapes: Available in various diameters (up to 300 mm), lengths (5–300 mm), and thicknesses, with options for drilling, slotting, and surface finishing.

Specifications

Applications

Sapphire tubes are widely used in various industries, including:

• Thermocouple Protection: Ideal for high-temperature and high-pressure applications, such as industrial furnaces, reactors, and hydrogen production systems.

• Optical Systems: Supports optical components, sensors, and light-guiding structures requiring UV-to-IR transmission.

• Semiconductor and Laser Equipment: Used in lasers, transistors, and semiconductor equipment, with optional metallization for conductivity.

• Chemical and Laboratory Equipment: Provides corrosion resistance in chemical reactors, fluid channels, and other harsh environments.

• Industrial Components: Used as spacers, insulators, and structural components in demanding industrial environments.

Packaging & Shipping

Each sapphire tube is carefully packaged with cushioning materials to prevent damage during transportation. We ensure that the product arrives in pristine condition, preserving its high-quality standards.

FAQ

Q1: What is a Sapphire Tube?
A sapphire tube is a cylindrical component made from single-crystal sapphire, offering exceptional mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and optical clarity. It is ideal for high-performance applications in extreme environments.

Q2: Can Sapphire Tubes be customized?
Yes, sapphire tubes can be customized to meet your specific needs, including different diameters, lengths, wall thicknesses, and surface finishes. Drilling and slotting are also available.

Q3: What is the difference between a Sapphire Tube and a Quartz Tube?

• Strength and Hardness: Sapphire is harder and stronger than quartz.

• Thermal and Optical Performance: Sapphire can withstand higher temperatures and offers better optical clarity across a broader wavelength range.

• Chemical Resistance: Sapphire provides superior resistance to a wider range of chemicals compared to quartz.

Q4: What is the maximum operating temperature for Sapphire Tubes?
Sapphire tubes can operate in temperatures up to 1600°C, with a melting point of 2045°C.

Where to Buy Sapphire Tubes in Bulk?

ZMSH Materials specializes in providing high-quality sapphire tubes and custom sapphire components. We offer competitive pricing and can fulfill bulk orders for industries, research labs, and high-tech applications. Contact us today for customized solutions to meet your specific requirements.

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