Overview:
- For coupling bare fibers and reducing insertion loss.
- This product has a thixotropic viscosity and refractive index 1.46 at 589.3 nm, close to that of fiber.
- For fiber quick connectors and mechanical splices.
NYE Fiber Index Matching Gel OC-431A-LVPis the specified fiber index matching gel of several leading global companies.
SMARTGEL OC-431A-LVP (commonly called fiber index matching gel) is a thixotropic gel with refractive index 1.46 at 589.3 nm, close to that of fiber.
Technical Specifications:
| Model | OC-431A-LVP |
|---|---|
| Brand | NYE |
| Product Name | Fiber Index Matching Gel |
| Color & Appearance | Clear |
| Viscosity 25 C | 11000 P |
| Refractive Index 589.3 nm | 1.4617 |
| Refractive Index 402 nm | 1.4988 |
| Refractive Index 980 nm | 1.4454 |
| Refractive Index 1550 nm | 1.4372 |
| Refractive Index Temperature Coefficient, 25 C | -3.5×10⁻⁴/℃ |
| Refractive Index-Wavelength Relationship | 1.4332+10526×λ⁻² |
| Light Absorption Coefficient | <0.003%/um |
| Density, 25 C | 1.06 g/cm3 |
| CTE | 6.0×10⁻⁴cc/cc・℃ |
Storage:
Store in original container at room temperature (5-22 C).