Optical grade silicon granules, 1–3 mm and 99.9999% pure, are manufactured for precision optics, laser systems, and infrared applications. Ultra‑high purity eliminates light scattering centers, ensuring excellent transmission and refractive consistency across a broad spectral range.
| Garde | Composition | ||||
| Si Content (%) | Impurities (%) | ||||
| Fe | Al | Ca | P | ||
| Silicon Metal 1501 | 99.69 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.01 | ≤0.004% |
| Silicon Metal 1502 | 99.68 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.02 | ≤0.004% |
| Silicon Metal 1101 | 99.79 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | ≤0.004% |
| Silicon Metal 2202 | 99.58 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | ≤0.004% |
| Silicon Metal 2502 | 99.48 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.02 | ≤0.004% |
| Silicon Metal 3303 | 99.37 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.03 | ≤0.005% |
| Silicon Metal 411 | 99.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ≤0.005% |
| Silicon Metal 421 | 99.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| Silicon Metal 441 | 99.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| Silicon Metal 551 | 98.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| Silicon Metal 553 | 98.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | – |
| Off-Grade Silicon Metal | 96 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
Granular form allows controlled integration into optical component manufacturing, thin‑film deposition, and calibration standards. Exceptional crystallinity and defect minimization give uniform thermal and optical behavior, vital for high‑performance devices. Produced via specialized zone refining and cleaning, impurity levels reach parts per billion. Applications include lenses, mirrors, IR windows, and spectroscopic references. Customers benefit from strict batch control and customizable packaging, supporting consistent quality in scientific and photonic systems where precision and reliability are paramount.