JGS1 & JGS2 Fused Silica Specifications
UniversityWafer supplies JGS1 and JGS2 fused silica wafers, substrates, windows, and custom-fabricated components for research, photonics, semiconductor processing, spectroscopy, and high-temperature applications. Review the material characteristic documents to compare optical transmission, thermal properties, refractive index, and other important specifications before selecting your material.
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Understanding Fused Silica and Quartz
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, they describe different materials:
- Quartz refers to single-crystal quartz (SiO₂).
- Fused Silica is an amorphous, high-purity silicon dioxide glass produced by melting silica.
- Fused Quartz is commonly used in industry as another name for fused silica.
If you're unsure whether your application requires JGS1 fused silica, JGS2 fused silica, fused quartz, or single-crystal quartz, our technical team can help identify the most suitable material for your optical, semiconductor, laser, or research application.
JGS1 Fused Silica Material Characteristics
Fused Silica JGS2 Specifications
Fused silica is a high-purity silicon dioxide glass used for optical, semiconductor, photonics, laboratory, and high-temperature applications. Its low thermal expansion, excellent optical transmission, and strong resistance to thermal shock make it useful for researchers who need reliable glass substrates, windows, wafers, and custom precision components.
JGS1 fused silica is commonly selected for ultraviolet and visible optical applications. It offers strong UV transmission, good chemical stability, and excellent dimensional stability in demanding environments. Researchers use JGS1 fused silica for UV optics, laser windows, spectroscopy, photolithography, and optical research where clarity and transmission performance are important.
JGS2 fused silica is often used for visible and near-infrared applications. It provides dependable optical performance, high thermal resistance, and low expansion compared with many standard glass materials. JGS2 fused silica can be used for optical windows, infrared components, carrier substrates, insulating plates, and precision laboratory parts.
Why Researchers Use Fused Silica
- High purity silicon dioxide glass for optical and wafer applications
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion for improved dimensional stability
- Excellent resistance to thermal shock and high-temperature processing
- Strong optical transmission for UV, visible, and near-infrared applications
- Good electrical insulation for semiconductor and MEMS research
- Available as wafers, windows, plates, and custom diced substrates
Fused Silica vs. Quartz
Fused silica and quartz are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not the same material. Quartz typically refers to single-crystal quartz, while fused silica refers to amorphous silicon dioxide glass. If a customer requests fused quartz, UniversityWafer can help determine whether fused silica or single-crystal quartz is the correct material for the application.
UniversityWafer supplies fused silica wafers and substrates for optics, MEMS, semiconductor processing, UV transmission, IR research, and high-temperature experiments. Send us your required diameter, thickness, polish, grade, and quantity for a fast quote.