Stabilization of fluoroindate glasses by magnesium fluoride

Abstract

This paper describes the stabilizing effect of MgF 2 on the binary system InF 3–BaF 2. A complete investigation of the In–Ba–Mg system led to samples up to 5 mm in thickness. Further optimization of this system was achieved by incorporation of other fluorides, resulting in increased resistance to devitrification. Thermal and optical data are reported.