Synthetic sapphire/ruby is a monocrystalline aluminium oxide with outstanding technical properties.

Second hardest material, after diamond

Extreme chemical resistance
Outstanding thermal properties
Excellent electrical insulator
Specifications:
Material code: AL2O3
Hardness (mohs): 9
Density: 3.98 g/cm3
Module of elasticity 4,4 · 105 N/mm2
Electrical resistance: 1011Ohm · cm bei 500°C
Index of Refraction: 1,768 // C
Optical Transmittance : 86%, with anti-reflexion coating 100%
Sample Applications:
Sapphire for jewel bearings for water and electricity meters, bearings for measuring instruments and flow meters.
A substitute for glass optics in extreme conditions such as sapphire windows and lenses for endoscopes.
High pressure windows for sensors
Water, gas and injection jets
Yarn carriers
Scanner windows
Standard shapes:
Precision drilled ring stones
Conical drills
Cylindrical and olived drills
Windows with high polish quality
Sapphire/ruby cup jewels
Optical lenses with high surface polish
Surface finish (metal coating, blooming)
Products: tungsten carbid metal · assembly service · mechanical engineering · precision components
Ruby/Sapphire

BIEG® - Badische Industrie-Edelstein Gesellschaft mbH

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