Premium Cerium Oxide for Laser Optics Polishing

Premium Cerium Oxide for Laser Optics Polishing

Product Overview

High Purity Cerium Oxide Polishing Powder is a premium rare earth polishing material specifically engineered for the ultra-precision polishing of laser optical components. Manufactured from carefully refined cerium oxide using advanced production technology, it delivers excellent material removal efficiency while achieving exceptional surface smoothness, low surface defects, and superior optical clarity.

Designed for demanding optical finishing applications, this polishing powder is widely used in the production of laser lenses, optical windows, mirrors, prisms, beam splitters, and other high-precision optical components. Its optimized particle size distribution and high chemical purity help minimize scratches and subsurface damage, making it suitable for applications requiring nanometer-level surface finishes.

Compatible with both conventional pitch polishing and modern polyurethane polishing pad systems, the product can be supplied as powder or formulated into customized polishing slurries for automated production lines.

Key Features

• High-purity cerium oxide (CeO₂) for precision optical polishing
• Excellent polishing efficiency with stable material removal rates
• Produces ultra-low surface roughness and high optical transparency
• Minimizes scratches, pits, and subsurface damage
• Narrow and uniform particle size distribution for consistent polishing performance
• Excellent slurry dispersion and suspension stability
• Suitable for manual, CNC, and automated polishing equipment
• Consistent batch-to-batch quality under ISO 9001 quality management
• Custom particle size, polishing rate, and slurry formulations available
• OEM manufacturing and private labeling services supported

Particle Size Distribution

Applications

• Precision polishing of laser lenses
• High-power laser optical components
• Optical windows
• Laser mirrors and reflective optics
• Beam splitters
• Optical prisms
• Fused silica optics
• Quartz optical components
• BK7 optical glass
• Sapphire optical substrates
• Precision optical glass manufacturing
• Photonics and laser system components
• Scientific and laboratory optical instruments
• Aerospace and defense optical systems
• Semiconductor optical components

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which optical materials can this cerium oxide polishing powder be used for?

It is suitable for polishing fused silica, quartz, BK7 optical glass, sapphire, optical ceramics, laser glass, and many other precision optical materials.

Q2: Can the particle size be customized for different polishing processes?

Yes. We provide customized particle size distributions and polishing formulations to match different optical materials, polishing pads, equipment, and surface finish requirements.

Q3: Is the product compatible with automated polishing systems?

Yes. The powder offers excellent dispersion and slurry stability, making it suitable for CNC polishing machines, robotic polishing systems, and continuous production lines.

Q4: Do you supply ready-to-use polishing slurry?

Yes. In addition to polishing powder, Lichen offers customized cerium oxide polishing slurries with adjustable solid content, pH, viscosity, and particle size to meet specific process requirements.

Q5: What surface quality can be achieved?

When used under optimized polishing conditions, the product can produce excellent optical finishes with nanometer-level surface roughness, high surface integrity, and minimal subsurface damage. Final performance depends on the workpiece material, polishing equipment, pad selection, and process parameters.