Sapphire - Al₂O₃ 99.9

Goodfellow offers high-purity Sapphire (Al₂O₃ 99.9%) for advanced applications in research and industry. This single-crystal form of aluminum oxide, available in various shapes and sizes, is renowned for its exceptional hardness, optical transparency, and chemical inertness. Sapphire also exhibits excellent thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties. It finds widespread use in industries such as optoelectronics, aerospace, and high-pressure research. In optoelectronics, sapphire is crucial for creating substrates for LED production and optical windows for lasers. The aerospace industry utilizes this material in scratch-resistant windows and sensor covers. In high-pressure research, it serves as a key material for anvil cells and viewing windows. Emerging technologies benefiting from sapphire include advanced smartphone displays and next-generation quantum computing components. Goodfellow's provision of high-purity sapphire supports cutting-edge research in materials science, particularly in developing materials for extreme mechanical and optical applications. Its unique combination of hardness, optical clarity, and chemical stability ensures sapphire's continued importance in both scientific exploration and industrial innovation, especially in applications requiring durable, transparent materials with superior performance characteristics.