Barium fluoride’s (BaF2) properties are similar to calcium fluoride.  BaF2 is more resistant to high energy radiation. It is less resistant to water damage. In dry environments, BaF2 can be used in applications with exposure to temperatures up to 800 °C.  Care must be taken when handling Barium fluoride as it is a hazardous material.

MATERIAL BaF2 Barium Fluoride
DIAMETER +0.0 / – 0.1mm
FLATNESS λ/2 @ 632.8nm
THICKNESS ± 0.1mm
SURFACE QUALITY 40/20
PARALLELISM < 1 ARC MIN
BEVEL 0.2 x 45°
COATING UNCOATED

Barium Fluoride windows can be used for UV ultraviolet applications up to IR infrared applications

Barium fluoride’s (BaF2) properties are similar to calcium fluoride.  BaF2 is more resistant to high energy radiation. It is less resistant to water damage. In dry environments, BaF2 can be used in applications with exposure to temperatures up to 800 °C.  Care must be taken when handling Barium fluoride as it is a hazardous material.

BaF2 optical windows are sensitive to thermal shock.

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Part No.DescriptionDimensionsThicknessUnit PriceQuantity
WBF-012-002 BaF2 BARIUM FLUORIDE 12.5 diameter 2 £85.00
WBF-0127-002 BaF2 BARIUM FLUORIDE 12.7 diameter 2 £87.00
WBF-025-003 BaF2 BARIUM FLUORIDE 25.0 diameter 3 £145.00
WBF-0254-003 BaF2 BARIUM FLUORIDE 25.4 diameter 3 £149.00
WBF-040-003 BaF2 BARIUM FLUORIDE 40.0 DIAMETER 3 £245.00
WBF-050-003 BaF2 BARIUM FLUORIDE 50.0 diameter 3 £335.00