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Q3: When should sapphire be used in optical components?

Update Time:2026/6/30

A: Sapphire monocrystalline optical crystal is the hardest transparent industrial optical material with Mohs 9 hardness, and it is recommended for all high-durability harsh environments with strict scratch, corrosion and pressure resistance requirements:

  •   Deep-sea underwater ROV camera domes, which need to resist deep-water high pressure and seawater corrosion;
  •   Coastal city long-term outdoor surveillance camera housings to avoid salt fog erosion and surface scratch damage;
  •   Unattended outdoor optical detection devices with years of continuous operation without frequent maintenance;
  •   High-precision wear-resistant optical windows and protective domes for industrial automation equipment.

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