|
|
Solubility
(g/100g)
|
General
Properties
|
|
|
36
|
Soluble
in water and glycerine and slightly soluble
to alcohol. Fairly resistant to thermal
and mechanical shock.
|
|
|
65
|
Soluble
in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble
in ether. Fairly good resistance to thermal
and mechanical shock.
|
|
|
35
|
Less
soluble than NaCl with lower reflection
losses. Extended transmission range.
Hygroscopic.
|
|
|
0.0017
|
Insoluble
in water, resists most acids and alkalis.
Soluble in ammonium salts. Its high mechanical
strength makes it particularly useful
for high pressure work.
|
|
|
44
|
Soluble
in water and alcohol. Wide transmission
range. Good resistance to shock. Soft
and hygroscopic.
|
|
Thalium
Bromo-iodide (KRS-5)
|
0.05
|
Slightly
soluble in water; soluble in bases, not
in acids. Good transmission range, ideal
for ATR work. Not hygroscopic. Soft-
will deform. Highly toxic.
|
|
Silver
Bromide (AgBr)
|
1.2E-05
|
Insoluble
in water, soluble in acids. Attacks base
metals. Sensitive to mechanical shock.
Crystal tends to darken when exposed
to ultraviolet light. Easily scratched.
Will cold flow.
|
|
Silver
Chloride (AgCl)
|
5.2E-02
|
Insoluble
in water, soluble in acids. Attacks base
metals. Sensitive to mechanical shock.
Crystal tends to darken when exposed
to ultraviolet light. Easily scratched.
Will cold flow.
|
|
Silicon
(Si)
|
10,000
|
1,540
|
3.41
|
|
500
- 300
|
|
0
|
A
hard, brittle material and is relatively
inert. Can be attacked by a combination
of HF and HNO3 but withstands
thermal shock. Has strong absorption
band in infrared.
|
|
Fused
Silica (SiO2)
|
0
|
Infrared
grade SiO2 is insoluble in water
and slightly soluble in bases. Extends
into the near infrared region. |
|
Germanium
(Ge)
|
0
|
Insoluble
in water. Suitable for ATR work, but where
high pressure contact is not required.
Very brittle. High reflection losses due
to low transmission levels. |
|
Zinc
Selenide (ZnSe)
|
0
|
Insoluble
in water. Slightly soluble in acids. High
resistance to chemical attack. Organic
solvents, dilute acids and bases have no
effect. Ideal for ATR work because of its
low absorption in the infrared region.. |
|
Zinc
Sulfide (ZnS)
|
0
|
Insoluble
in water, normal acids and bases. Reacts
to strong oxidizing agents. Good resistance
to thermal and mechanical shock. |
