Index of Refraction Values
Each material has its own unique index of refraction (n) value. The table below displays n values for various materials.
|
Material |
Index of Refraction |
|
Vacuum |
1.0000 |
|
Air |
1.0003 |
|
Ice |
1.309 |
|
Water |
1.333 |
|
Ethyl Alcohol |
1.361 |
|
Teflon |
1.38 |
|
Fluorite |
1.434 |
|
Glycerine |
1.473 |
|
Benzene |
1.501 |
|
Plexiglas |
1.51 |
|
Crown Glass |
1.52 |
|
Light Flint Glass |
1.58 |
|
Polycarbonate Glass |
1.59 |
|
Dense Flint Glass |
1.66 |
|
Sapphire gemstone |
1.77 |
|
Zircon |
1.923 |
|
Diamond |
2.417 |
|
Rutile |
2.907 |
|
Gallium phosphide |
3.50 |