OG-1052
Optical Gel
Optical Coupling Gel for Fiber
Optic Connectors
Luxlink©
OG-1052 Optical Gel has the refractive index of
BK-7 glass and is close to the refractive index of other frequently used
glasses. As an optical couplant, it is used to
reduce or eliminate reflection losses. It is not recommended for use with
Acrylic as it is slightly incompatible at elevated temperatures. It is
normally opalescent / translucent but is clear in thin layers as it is
normally used. It is useable over a wide range of temperatures; freezing
point is less than 45 °C, boiling point is greater than 370 °C.
Sold in 0.4 oz containers.
Technical Specifications
Refractive Index n (5893 Angstroms)
25 °C = 1.517
Cauchy Equation (at
25 °C) n (W) = 1.44514 +
(431760) / W2 + (-1.80659E+11) / W4 where W =wavelength in angstroms
Composition Phthalate Esters &
Gelling Agents
Appearance Colorless
Translucent Gel
Odor Slight
Characteristic
Color Stability In sun: may
slightly discolor in 1 to 8 years
Index change rate
by evaporation Very low: - 0.00001 expected:
exposed surface area to volume ratio of 0.2 sq. cm / cc @ 25 °C for 32 days
Operating
Temperature -20 °to +100 °C
Freezing Point -45 °C
Boiling Point >370 °C @ 760mm Hg
Flash Point >199 °C COC
Density 1.110 g/cc @ 25 °C
Density Temp. Coef -0.0008 g/cc/ °C
Coef of Thermal
expansion 0.0007 cc/cc °C
Temp. Coef: dnD / dt 15- 35
°C =0.00038
Viscosity
Soft Gel @ 25 °C
Insoluble Water
Partly Soluble Acetone, Carbon Tetrachloride,
Ethanol, Ethyl Ether, Freon TF, Heptane, Methylene Chloride, Naphtha,
Toluene, Turpentine, Xylene
Clean Up Wipe surfaces
clean, then use soap and water.
Toxicity Practically
Non-Toxic (request MSDS)
Incompatible Polystyrene,
Polyurethane, Polyvinyl Chloride, Latex Rubber, Neoprene Rubber, Tygon (
Acrylic and Polycarbonate at 55 °C )
Compatible 10 month
immersion Acrylic, Cellulose Acetate, Epoxy, Mylar, Nylon, Polycarbonate,
Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Phenolic, Silicone and Fluorosilicone Rubber,
Aluminum, Copper, Brass, and Steel; (tests done on one example of each)
Note all specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright 2025
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