FormulaMgO
Growth methodFlux melt
Max. sizes, (mm)Ø50.8
Transmission range, (µm)
(Thickness 1 mm)
0.3 – 7.0
Structurecubic
Density (g/cm3)3.58
Melting point (°C)2800
Hardness (Mohs)5.8
Thermal expansion coefficient (10-6/K)8
Thermal conductivity (W m-1 K-1)40.6
Specific heat capacity (J kg-1K-1)837
Solubility in water (g/100 cm3)0.00062
Solubility in acids
Solubility in organic solvents
Wavelength (µm)
Refractive index
0.5
1.0
3.0
5.0
1.74
1.72
1.68
1.63
Absorption coefficient (cm-1)

Magnesium Oxide for VIS and IR-range