Physical and Mechanical Properties of Corning Glass ULE by Insaco

ULE® is an ultra-low-expansion glass with a very low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Mechanical Properties of Corning Glass ULE®

The mechanical properties of Corning Glass ULE® are mentioned in the table below:

Property Value*
Density 2.2 gm/cc
Hardness 49 Knoop
Modulus of Elasticity 9.8 x 106 psi
Poisson's Ratio 0.17

*All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.

Electrical Properties of Corning Glass ULE®

The electrical properties of Corning Glass ULE® are mentioned in the table below:

Property Value*
Volume Resistivity 1 x 1011.6 ohm-cm

*All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.

Thermal Properties of Corning Glass ULE®

The thermal properties of Corning Glass ULE® are mentioned in the table below:

Property Value*
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 0.00 +/- 0.03 x 10-6/°C
Thermal Conductivity 1.31 W/mK
Specific Heat 0.18 cal/g°C
Maximum Working Temperature 800°C

*All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.

Optical Properties of Corning Glass ULE®

The optical properties of Corning Glass ULE® are mentioned in the table below:

Property Value*
Index of Refraction 1.48

*All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.

Other Glass Ceramics Supplied by Insaco

Other Glass Ceramics Supplied by Insaco include:

  • Macor®
  • Zerodur®

About Insaco

Since 1947, Insaco has been synonymous with excellence in the development and production of high precision machined parts. As a custom fabricator of ceramic, glass, sapphire, and other hard materials, Insaco specializes in machining parts that often require tolerances measured in millionths of an inch, and wear properties that satisfy even the most demanding applications.

This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by INSACO Inc.

For more information on this source, please visit INSACO Inc.

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