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UniversityWafer supplies soda lime glass wafers, soda lime glass windows, and custom glass substrates for research, optical systems, MEMS fabrication, microfluidics, photolithography, and thin-film deposition. Whether you need prototype quantities or production volumes, we can provide substrates manufactured to your exact specifications.
Our glass substrates are available in multiple diameters, thicknesses, and shapes, including round wafers, square substrates, rectangular windows, and custom dimensions. Depending on your application, we also offer single-side polished, double-side polished, precision-ground, and custom-finished surfaces.
Common Specifications
- Round wafers from research to production sizes
- Square and rectangular glass substrates
- Custom thicknesses and dimensions
- Single-side or double-side polished surfaces
- Laser cutting and custom edge profiles
- Precision cleaning and packaging
Typical Applications
- Photolithography
- MEMS fabrication
- Thin-film deposition
- Optical windows and protective covers
- Microfluidic devices
- Laboratory research and university projects
Research Inquiry
"We are developing a microfluidic sensor and require double-side polished soda lime glass wafers with a thickness below 1 mm for bonding experiments. Can you supply custom dimensions with tight thickness tolerances?"
Complete the quote request form to receive pricing, availability, and technical assistance for your soda lime glass wafer or optical window project.
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What Is Soda Lime Glass?
Soda lime glass is the world's most widely used glass material, accounting for the majority of commercial glass products. It is manufactured primarily from silica (SiO2), sodium oxide (Na2O), and calcium oxide (CaO), producing a transparent, durable, and cost-effective substrate. Because of its excellent optical clarity, smooth surface, and ease of fabrication, soda lime glass is commonly used for glass wafers, optical windows, microscope slides, protective covers, and laboratory substrates.
Although it does not offer the thermal stability of fused silica or borosilicate glass, soda lime glass provides an economical solution for many optical, microfabrication, and research applications where extreme temperatures are not required.
Why Use Soda Lime Glass Wafers?
Researchers and manufacturers choose soda lime glass wafers because they combine good optical transmission with excellent surface quality at a relatively low cost. Their flatness and polish make them suitable for thin-film coating, photolithography, sensor fabrication, microscopy, and educational laboratory work.
- Excellent visible light transmission
- Low-cost substrate material
- Smooth polished surfaces
- Available in round, square, and rectangular formats
- Compatible with many deposition processes
- Easy to machine, drill, cut, and edge finish
- Available in custom thicknesses and dimensions
Common Applications
Soda lime glass substrates are used across numerous scientific and industrial fields where a transparent and dimensionally stable material is required. Typical applications include:
- Photolithography
- Optical windows and protective covers
- Microfluidic devices
- Thin-film deposition substrates
- MEMS fabrication
- Biomedical devices
- Microscope slides and laboratory optics
- Display and sensor development
Available Configurations
UniversityWafer offers soda lime glass substrates in a wide variety of configurations to meet research and manufacturing requirements. Depending on your project, we can supply:
- Round glass wafers
- Square and rectangular glass substrates
- Single-side polished (SSP)
- Double-side polished (DSP)
- Custom diameters and dimensions
- Custom thicknesses
- Precision laser-cut shapes
- Cleanroom packaging upon request
Soda Lime Glass vs. Other Glass Substrates
| Material | Primary Advantage | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Soda Lime Glass | Economical and versatile | General optics, photolithography, research |
| BOROFLOAT® Glass | Improved thermal stability | MEMS, optics, precision devices |
| Quartz | High UV transmission | UV optics, semiconductor processing |
| Fused Silica | Excellent thermal and optical performance | Lasers, photonics, high-temperature applications |
| Sapphire | Extreme hardness and durability | LEDs, optics, semiconductor devices |