Index of Refraction Chart: Find Many Materials & Values

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A user is seeking a comprehensive index of refraction chart that includes various materials and their densities, noting that existing sources like Wikipedia are insufficient. Suggestions include consulting specialist glass manufacturers such as Schott or Kigre, which may provide the desired information. Additionally, reaching out to their sales departments could yield expert insights. The user expresses frustration over the lack of available resources for two weeks. Finding a detailed chart would help clarify the relationship between density and index of refraction.
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Hello,

Ok, I have been looking for a chart anywhere on the internet concerning the density of materials and the index of refraction. Wikipedia has one but it is just the different density of one type of glass vs index of refraction. I am looking for a chart with many materials and all their indexes of refraction.


Anyone know where I can find this? It has been annoying me for about two weeks now.
 
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and this is just because i am interested in the density vs index of refraction relationship
 
I would suggest looking up a specialist glass manufacturer like Schott or Kigre. They may have a chart of the sort you describe. You could even try emailing their sales department, you can get in contact with some glass experts and they are usually willing to answer questions, even if you aren't interested in buying their product per se.

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