Titanium Dioxide Single Crystal

(Rutile)

Titanium Dioxide, Rutile Single Crystal is double refracting with a large birefringence and has an exceptionally high index of refraction. Rutile is very useful for spectral prisms and polarizing devices such as optical isolators and beam displacers.

Properties: 

Formula                                              TiO₂

Crystal System                                  Tetragonal

Growth Method                                 Flame Fusion

Density                                                4.26 gm/cc

Hardness (Mohs Scale)                    6.3 – 7.0

Melting Point                                     1825^oC

Dielectric Constant (100)                 190

Thermal Expansion                          9.94 x 10-6 ^oC 

Orientations Available:                (100), (111) and (110)

Transmission Range:                 0.42 – 5.3 microns                                                  

Sizes Available: 

   5 mm x 5 mm x 0.5 mm

   5 mm diameter x 0.5 mm

  10 mm x 10 mm x 0.5 - 1.0 mm

  10 mm diameter x 0.5 - 1.0 mm

Other sizes available upon request