Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) wafers are high-performance II–VI semiconductor substrates prized for their exceptional infrared transparency, wide bandgap, and excellent optical properties. UniversityWafer supplies optical-grade and research-grade ZnSe substrates, crystals, and optical windows with custom diameters, thicknesses, crystal orientations, and polished finishes for CO2 laser optics, FTIR spectroscopy, thermal imaging, photonics, infrared sensors, and advanced semiconductor research.
UniversityWafer supplies premium-quality Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) wafers, crystals, optical windows, and custom substrates for universities, national laboratories, defense contractors, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. ZnSe is a leading II–VI semiconductor valued for its exceptional infrared transmission, wide bandgap, and excellent optical performance in research and industrial applications.
Whether you are developing CO2 laser optics, FTIR spectroscopy systems, infrared imaging components, photonic devices, optical coatings, or semiconductor research platforms, our engineering team can supply ZnSe substrates manufactured to your exact specifications. Standard inventory is available alongside fully customized solutions for prototype and production projects.
"Our laboratory is developing infrared optical components for a mid-wave infrared imaging system and requires double-side polished Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) wafers with low surface roughness, custom thickness, and precise diameter tolerances. Could you provide available orientations, optical quality specifications, pricing, and lead times for research quantities?"
ZnSe substrates are widely used for infrared optics, thermal imaging, high-power CO2 laser systems, spectroscopy, photonic research, nonlinear optics, optical coatings, semiconductor device development, medical imaging, aerospace sensors, and advanced defense technologies.
Simply complete the quotation form with your required wafer diameter, thickness, orientation, polish, quantity, and any additional specifications. One of our application engineers will quickly recommend the most suitable ZnSe substrate for your project and provide competitive pricing.
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Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) is a II–VI semiconductor with a wide direct bandgap of approximately 2.7 eV, making it an excellent material for infrared optics, optoelectronics, and photonic applications. ZnSe offers exceptional transmission from the visible spectrum into the infrared region, low optical absorption, and excellent resistance to thermal shock. These properties make ZnSe wafers ideal for high-power laser systems, infrared imaging, spectroscopy, and advanced semiconductor research.
UniversityWafer supplies ZnSe wafers, substrates, optical windows, crystals, and diced pieces in standard and custom specifications for universities, research laboratories, aerospace organizations, and commercial manufacturers.
| Property | Benefit | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Bandgap | Excellent optical transparency with low absorption across visible and infrared wavelengths. | Infrared optics, photonics, optical coatings. |
| High Infrared Transmission | Outstanding transmission from approximately 0.5–22 μm. | CO2 lasers, thermal imaging, FTIR spectroscopy. |
| Low Optical Loss | Produces high-quality optical components with minimal scattering. | Laser optics, optical windows, beam delivery systems. |
| Machinability | Can be fabricated into precision optical components and custom substrates. | Research optics, infrared sensors, aerospace optics. |
ZnSe substrates are widely used throughout optical engineering, microelectronics, and scientific research due to their excellent optical and electrical characteristics.
UniversityWafer offers custom Zinc Selenide wafers to meet a wide variety of research and manufacturing requirements. Available specifications include:
Whether your project requires a precision optical substrate for a high-power laser, an infrared window for thermal imaging, or a custom Zinc Selenide wafer for photonic or semiconductor research, UniversityWafer can manufacture substrates to your exact specifications. Our engineering team works closely with customers to provide custom dimensions, surface finishes, crystal orientations, and polishing options while maintaining the optical quality required for demanding scientific and industrial applications.