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Our customer relationships are very important to us, we regard them as the key factor in the success of our business. Crystran Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of high quality optical components. We manufacture windows, lenses, prisms and specialist optics as both standard products and to the designs of our customers. For over 21 years we have specialised in crystal materials and exotic glasses

06/05/2026

New to stock at Crystran — ZnS Multispectral windows with AR/DLC coating for the 7–14 µm range.
Designed for demanding infrared applications where both transmission and durability matter, these polished ZnS windows combine:
• Excellent IR transmission across the LWIR band
• Anti-reflection performance in the 7–14 µm range
• DLC coating for improved durability and environmental resistance
These windows may also offer a practical alternative to Germanium AR/DLC coated windows for some infrared applications.
Now available from stock in:
• 40 mm x 3 mm - https://bit.ly/4tkK1gD
• 50 mm x 3 mm - https://bit.ly/4uvtS95
Ideal for thermal imaging, UAV payloads, defence, and harsh-environment IR systems.

Germanium vs Other Infrared Materials - Crystran 04/03/2026

With Germanium supply becoming more challenging, many IR system designers are exploring alternative materials.

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Our latest blog explains the strengths, limitations, and applications of the most common infrared optical materials used in thermal imaging, spectroscopy, and laser systems.

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Germanium vs Other Infrared Materials - Crystran Germanium vs ZnSe, ZnS and Silicon: explore the strengths, limitations and applications of key infrared optical materials used in thermal imaging and spectroscopy.

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