Qioptiq Space Technology designs and manufacturers radiation-stable Optical Solar Reflectors (OSRs) and Coverglasses. Qioptiq supplies 80% of the World’s Coverglass and OSR requirements within its purpose built factory at Bodelwyddan in North Wales.
Space Qualified Radiation Shielding Glass
- Pilkington Borosilicate Glass types
- CMG, CMX, CMO, CMZ
- Cerium Dioxide stabilisation prevents colour centre formation
- Ultra-Violet, Electron and Proton Radiation Protection
- CMG – Thermal expansion coefficient marched to GaAs
- CMZ – Thermal expansion coefficient matched to Si
- High emissivity
- Standard thicknesses from 50 to 500 microns
- Strength enhancement for increased yield at bonding
Click here to view the Qioptiq Space Technology brochure.
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