Carbon Foam Lightweight Mirror Applications
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CFOAM® CARBON FOAM IS EASILY SHAPED TO THE DESIRED OPTICAL SURFACE CONFIGURATION AND READILY ACCEPTS A VARIETY OF SURFACE COATING MATERIALS.
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Because of its unique combination of mechanical and thermal properties, CFOAM® carbon foam offers high potential as a material for lightweight mirrors used in space-based telescopes and high power lasers.
In addition to its low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and high specific stiffness, CFOAM® carbon foam can be produced with a high thermal conductivity, which facilitates cooling and minimizes distortion due to temperature changes.
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