{"id":1272,"date":"2026-01-26T16:53:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1272"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:58:58","slug":"synthetic-ruby-rods-for-laser-applications-precision-cral%e2%82%82o%e2%82%83-up-to-200-mm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/product\/synthetic-ruby-rods-for-laser-applications-precision-cral%e2%82%82o%e2%82%83-up-to-200-mm\/","title":{"rendered":"Synthetic Ruby Rods for Laser Applications \u2013 Precision Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083, Up to 200 mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"589\">These synthetic ruby laser rods are manufactured from single-crystal chromium-doped aluminum oxide (Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083) grown by the Verneuil (Flame Fusion) process. This crystal growth method has been extensively used for ruby laser materials and provides reproducible crystal quality, stable optical characteristics, and reliable laser performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"1083\">The rods are designed for use as the active gain medium in pulsed ruby laser systems operating at 694.3 nm. Controlled chromium concentration and uniform crystal structure enable consistent fluorescence behavior and predictable laser output. Due to chromium doping and crystal growth stress characteristics, ruby crystals generally exhibit size limitations compared with undoped sapphire; nevertheless, rod lengths up to 200 mm can be supplied depending on diameter and specification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1332\">Each laser rod is precision fabricated with optical-grade polishing and tight geometric control of the end faces. Custom dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes can be provided in accordance with customer drawings or application requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1332\"><img  title=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sic-wafers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Synthetic-Ruby-Rods-for-Laser-Applications-\u2013-Precision-CrAl\u2082O\u2083-Up-to-200-mm-3-300x300.webp\"  alt=\"Synthetic-Ruby-Rods-for-Laser-Applications-\u2013-Precision-CrAl\u2082O\u2083-Up-to-200-mm-3-300x300 Synthetic Ruby Rods for Laser Applications \u2013 Precision Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083, Up to 200 mm\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> <img  title=\"\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sic-wafers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Synthetic-Ruby-Rods-for-Laser-Applications-\u2013-Precision-CrAl\u2082O\u2083-Up-to-200-mm-4-300x300.webp\"  alt=\"Synthetic-Ruby-Rods-for-Laser-Applications-\u2013-Precision-CrAl\u2082O\u2083-Up-to-200-mm-4-300x300 Synthetic Ruby Rods for Laser Applications \u2013 Precision Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083, Up to 200 mm\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> <img  title=\"\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sic-wafers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Synthetic-Ruby-Rods-for-Laser-Applications-\u2013-Precision-CrAl\u2082O\u2083-Up-to-200-mm4-300x300.webp\"  alt=\"Synthetic-Ruby-Rods-for-Laser-Applications-\u2013-Precision-CrAl\u2082O\u2083-Up-to-200-mm4-300x300 Synthetic Ruby Rods for Laser Applications \u2013 Precision Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083, Up to 200 mm\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1354\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"2040\">\n<li data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1448\">\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1448\"><strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1391\">Single-Crystal Synthetic Ruby<\/strong><br data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\" \/>Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083 grown by the Verneuil (Flame Fusion) method<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1486\">Controlled Dopant Distribution<\/strong><br data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1489\" \/>Chromium concentration optimized for stable ruby laser operation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1661\">\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1661\"><strong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1593\">Consistent Optical Performance<\/strong><br data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\" \/>High transparency and uniform fluorescence along the rod length<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1751\">\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1751\"><strong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1692\">694.3 nm Laser Emission<\/strong><br data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1695\" \/>Suitable for pulsed ruby laser systems (R\u2081 transition)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1831\">\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1831\"><strong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1780\">Mechanical Durability<\/strong><br data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\" \/>Mohs hardness 9 with excellent wear resistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1939\"><strong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1866\">Precision Optical Machining<\/strong><br data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1869\" \/>Laser-grade flatness, parallelism, and perpendicularity of end faces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2040\">\n<p data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2040\"><strong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1968\">Customizable Geometry<\/strong><br data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\" \/>Diameter, length, crystal orientation, and surface finish available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2074\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2963\">\n<thead data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<tr data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<th data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2088\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Parametre<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2104\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Typical Value<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2115\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Remarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2963\">\n<tr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2187\">\n<td data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2141\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Malzeme<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2169\">Synthetic Ruby (Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2187\">Single crystal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2259\">\n<td data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2204\" data-col-size=\"sm\">B\u00fcy\u00fcme Y\u00f6ntemi<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2230\">Verneuil (Flame Fusion)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2259\">Mature industrial process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2310\">\n<td data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2275\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dopant Level<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2297\">0.03% \u2013 0.05% Cr\u2082O\u2083<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2310\">By weight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2356\">\n<td data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2328\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Crystal System<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2349\">Trigonal (\u03b1-Al\u2082O\u2083)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2356\">R3c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2398\">\n<td data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2376\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Laser Wavelength<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2387\">694.3 nm<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2398\">R\u2081 line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2443\">\n<td data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2414\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rod Diameter<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2426\">2 \u2013 50 mm<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2443\">Typical range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2494\">\n<td data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2457\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rod Length<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2472\">Up to 200 mm<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2494\">Diameter dependent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2552\">\n<td data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2503\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Color<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2522\">Pink to deep red<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2552\">Cr concentration dependent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2581\">\n<td data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2563\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yo\u011funluk<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2576\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3,98 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2581\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2630\">\n<td data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2593\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sertlik<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2602\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mohs 9<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2630\">High abrasion resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<td data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2650\" data-col-size=\"sm\">K\u0131r\u0131lma \u0130ndisi<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2668\">~1.763 @ 694 nm<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2684\">Ordinary ray<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2740\">\n<td data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2709\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Fluorescence Lifetime<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2717\">~3 ms<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2740\">At room temperature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2786\">\n<td data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2761\" data-col-size=\"sm\">End Face Flatness<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2769\">\u2264 \u03bb\/4<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2786\">Optical grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<td data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2810\" data-col-size=\"sm\">End Face Parallelism<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2825\">\u2264 10 arc sec<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2840\">Laser-grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2905\">\n<td data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2858\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Surface Finish<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2893\">Fine polished \/ Optical polished<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2905\">Optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2963\">\n<td data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2929\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Max Recommended Temp<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2940\">\u2264 200 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2963\">Avoid thermal shock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2985\">Uygulamalar<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3525\">\n<li data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3064\">\n<p data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3064\"><strong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3018\">Pulsed Ruby Laser Systems<\/strong><br data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3021\" \/>Active gain medium for solid-state lasers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3140\">\n<p data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3140\"><strong data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3106\">Holography and Optical Experiments<\/strong><br data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3109\" \/>Coherent red light generation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3216\">\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3216\"><strong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3169\">Medical Laser Devices<\/strong><br data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3172\" \/>Dermatology and pigmented lesion treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3315\">\n<p data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3315\"><strong data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3258\">Scientific and Laboratory Research<\/strong><br data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3261\" \/>Laser physics and laser\u2013material interaction studies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3390\">\n<p data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3390\"><strong data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3353\">Rangefinding and LIDAR Systems<\/strong><br data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3356\" \/>High-energy pulsed laser sources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3525\">\n<p data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3525\"><strong data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3423\">Precision Ruby Components<\/strong><br data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3426\" \/>Watch bearings, wear-resistant parts, and waterjet nozzle orifices derived from the same material<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3561\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3779\"><strong data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3624\">Q1: What growth method is used for these ruby laser rods?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3627\" \/>A: The rods are produced using the <strong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3696\">Verneuil (Flame Fusion) method<\/strong>, which is a well-established process for manufacturing laser-grade synthetic ruby.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3932\"><strong data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3830\">Q2: What is the maximum available rod length?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3833\" \/>A: Rod lengths of up to <strong data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3867\">200 mm<\/strong> are available, subject to diameter and application requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4117\"><strong data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3983\">Q3: Is the chromium concentration adjustable?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"3986\" \/>A: Standard chromium concentration is 0.03%\u20130.05% Cr\u2082O\u2083 by weight. Other concentrations may be discussed for specific applications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4317\"><strong data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4181\">Q4: Are custom machining and optical tolerances supported?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4184\" \/>A: Yes. Custom dimensions, surface finishes, and optical tolerances can be supplied according to customer drawings or specifications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4528\"><strong data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4376\">Q5: How should ruby laser rods be handled and stored?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4379\" \/>A: Ruby rods should be stored in a clean, dry, light-protected environment and handled carefully to avoid mechanical shock and rapid thermal changes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4569\">Storage and Handling Guidelines<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4782\">\n<li data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4620\">\n<p data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4620\">Store in clean, dry, and protective packaging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4621\" data-end=\"4675\">\n<p data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4675\">Clean with methanol or other non-abrasive solvents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4726\">\n<p data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4726\">Avoid excessive clamping force during mounting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4782\">\n<p data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4782\">Minimize rapid temperature changes during operation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These synthetic ruby laser rods are manufactured from single-crystal chromium-doped aluminum oxide (Cr:Al\u2082O\u2083) grown by the Verneuil (Flame Fusion) process.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":1358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[38,33],"product_tag":[112,113,114,115,116,117],"class_list":["post-1272","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-sapphire-rod","product_cat-sapphirealo","product_tag-cral2o3","product_tag-flame-fusion","product_tag-laser-grade-ruby","product_tag-ruby-laser-rod","product_tag-synthetic-ruby","product_tag-verneuil","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1272"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1272"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1272"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sapphire-glass.net\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}