Sapphire Tube

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Sapphire Tube

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  • Sapphire Tube is a high-purity single-crystal cylindrical component designed for demanding optical, industrial, and scientific applications. It offers excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, with clear optical transmission from UV to mid-infrared. Sapphire Tubes are widely used in high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive environments, providing durable and reliable performance. We can supply high-quality Sapphire Tubes with various specifications and competitive prices, offering customized solutions to meet specific requirements.

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Sapphire Tube Data Sheet

Density

3.97–4.1 g/cm3

Materials

AI2O3

Melting Point

2045 ℃

Sapphire Tube Description

Sapphire Tube is a precision-engineered hollow sapphire cylinder, valued for its exceptional hardness, chemical stability, and thermal resistance. It maintains structural integrity under extreme conditions and delivers high optical clarity across a wide wavelength range. Commonly used in industrial monitoring, optical systems, and scientific instruments, these tubes provide reliable performance in harsh environments.

Alumina Foam Specification

Item

Specification

Dimensions

Diameter up to 300 mm

Thickness (Length)

5–300 mm

Pressure Resistance

200 MPa

Temperature Resistance

<1600°C (Physical properties decrease at high temperatures)

Surface Quality

80/50, 60/40 options

Polishing Method

Inner/outer cylindrical polishing or full polishing

Coating

Generally not coated

Packaging

Vacuum packaging

Custom Shapes

Slotting and drilling are available

Sapphire Infrared Transmittance at Different Thicknesses

Sapphire Infrared Transmittance at Different Thicknesses

Sapphire Tube Key Features

  • High Temperature and Pressure Resistance: Can withstand extreme heat and pressure, suitable for industrial reactors and high-pressure systems.
  • Excellent Optical Transmission: Maintains clarity across UV to mid-IR wavelengths, ideal for optical and laser applications.
  • Chemical and Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to acids, alkalis, and harsh chemical environments.
  • Mechanical Strength and Durability: High hardness and wear resistance ensure long-lasting performance in demanding conditions.
  • Customizable Sizes and Shapes: Available in various diameters, lengths, and orientations to meet specific application requirements.

Sapphire Tube Applications

  • Thermocouple Protection: Used in high-temperature, high-pressure environments to protect sensors in industrial reactors and furnaces.
  • Optical Systems: Serves as a transparent channel for laser delivery, light guiding, and imaging applications.
  • Chemical and Corrosive Environments: Applied in chemical pumps, valves, and flow-control systems due to its resistance to acids and alkalis.
  • High-Temperature Processing Equipment: Suitable for use in kilns, furnaces, and other thermal processing machinery.
  • Scientific and Industrial Instrumentation: Used in laboratory devices, analytical instruments, and precision equipment requiring durability and optical clarity.

Sapphire Material Properties

Property

Specification

Hardness

Mohs: 9

Hardness (Knoop)

2000 kgf/mm²

Hardness (Vickers)

1700–1800 kgf/mm²

Elastic Modulus

340–380 GPa

Compressive Strength

2.1 GPa

Tensile Strength

0.19 GPa

Flexural Strength

448 MPa

Property

Specification

Density

3.97–4.1 g/cm³

Specific Heat

0.18 Cal/g·K (25℃); 750 J·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹ (25°C)

Thermal Conductivity

35–40 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ @20°C

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

Parallel: 6.7 × 10⁻⁶/K; Perpendicular: 5.0 × 10⁻⁶/K

Poisson’s Ratio

0.28

Apparent Porosity

0%

Water Absorption

0%

Property

Specification

Hardness

Mohs: 9

Hardness (Knoop)

2000 kgf/mm²

Hardness (Vickers)

1700–1800 kgf/mm²

Elastic Modulus

340–380 GPa

Compressive Strngth

2.1 GPa

Tensile Strength

0.19 GPa

Flexural Strength

448 MPa

Property

Specification

Melting Point

2045℃

Continuous Use Temperature

1800–1950℃

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

Parallel: 6.7 ×10⁻⁶/K; Perpendicular: 5.0 ×10⁻⁶/K;

Thermal Conductivity

35–40 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹

Specific Heat

0.18 Cal/g·K / 750 J·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹

Property

Specification

Resistivity

>10¹⁶ Ω·cm (25℃)

Dielectric Constant

7.5–10

Dielectric Strength

15–50 kV/mm

Property

Specification

Refractive Index

Parallel: 1.769; Perpendicular: 1.76; Range: 1.71–1.79

Transmission Range

86% (280–3500 nm); Useful range: 200–5500 nm

Sapphire Products Packaging

Sapphire Products are typically packaged in vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moisture or contamination and wrapped with foam to cushion vibrations and impacts during transport, ensuring the quality of products in their original condition.

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TTo customize your sapphire tube, please provide the following details:

  1. Dimensions: Diameter x Wall Thickness x Length
  2. Purity of the material
  3. Tolerances: Specify the tolerances you can apcept.
  4. Surface Finish: polished, rough, etc.
  5. Quantity of the products you need
  6. Alternatively, you can provide a drawing with your specifications.

Once we have these details, we can provide you with a quote within 24 hours.

We carry a wide variety of alumina products in stock, and for these, there is generally no minimum order requirement. However, for custom orders, we typically set a minimum order value of $200. The lead time for stock items is usually 1-2 weeks, while custom orders usually take 3-4 weeks, depending on the specifics of the order.

Yes, Sapphire Tubes can withstand high temperatures, high pressures, and corrosive chemicals, making them suitable for harsh industrial conditions.

Sapphire Tubes offer superior hardness, broad-spectrum optical transmission, and exceptional chemical stability, providing longer service life and reliability.

Advanced Ceramic Hub, established in 2016 in Colorado, USA, is a specialized supplier and manufacturer of graphene products. With extensive expertise in supply and export, we offer competitive pricing and customized solutions tailored to specific requirements, ensuring outstanding quality and customer satisfaction. As a professional provider of ceramics, refractory metals, specialty alloys, spherical powders, and various advanced materials, we serve the research, development, and large-scale industrial production needs of the scientific and industrial sectors.

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