Equilateral Acrylic Prism
Product Specification Sheet
Equilateral Acrylic Prism
Model Number: MTO-13
The Equilateral Acrylic Prism is a clear optical component used for experiments involving refraction, refractive index, ray deviation, and geometrical optics. Micro Technologies supplies the prism in an equilateral configuration with approximately 75 mm long sides and a thickness of 9 mm. The long optical faces are kept clear to provide convenient observation of light passing through the acrylic medium, while the trapezoidal prism is manufactured with a frosted base for stable placement during practical work. Its defined geometry makes it useful for studying the angular deviation of light and the relationship between incidence, refraction, and emergence. The prism is suitable for physics laboratories, optics laboratories, universities, colleges, research facilities, laboratory experiment kits, and institutional bulk procurement.
Product Specification
The Equilateral Acrylic Prism is a transparent optical component used to investigate the behaviour of light as it enters, travels through, and emerges from a prism-shaped medium. Its defined geometry provides a practical setup for experiments involving refraction, angular deviation, refractive index, and ray tracing.
The prism is manufactured from clear acrylic with approximately 75 mm long sides and a thickness of 9 mm. Its long optical faces provide clear surfaces through which the incident and emerging light rays can be observed. The configuration is suitable for use with ray boxes, narrow-beam light sources, optical boards, angular scales, and other compatible optics accessories.
Micro Technologies supplies the Equilateral Acrylic Prism for refractive index measurements and related geometrical optics investigations. When a ray enters one face of the prism at an angle, it changes direction due to refraction. A second change in direction occurs when the ray exits through another face. By observing and measuring these ray paths, users can investigate incidence, emergence, prism angle, and angular deviation.
The acrylic construction provides useful optical transparency while remaining comparatively lightweight and convenient to handle. For appropriate prism configurations, a frosted base provides a practical resting surface while leaving the main optical faces clear for observation.
The Equilateral Acrylic Prism can also support experiments involving the angle of minimum deviation and calculation of the refractive index of acrylic when used with a suitable measurement setup. Its solid construction contains no moving components and requires no routine mechanical calibration.
With clear optical faces, standardized dimensions, convenient handling, and a geometry suitable for several fundamental optics investigations, the Equilateral Acrylic Prism provides a reusable and economical solution for laboratory setups, optics kits, and bulk procurement.
Features
- Clear acrylic prism construction
- Equilateral optical configuration
- Approximately 75 mm side length
- Approximate thickness of 9 mm
- Clear long faces for optical observation
- Suitable for refractive index measurements
- Supports light deviation and refraction experiments
- Useful for ray-tracing investigations
- Frosted base configuration for practical positioning
- Lightweight, reusable construction
Benefits
- Provides clear observation of incident and emergent rays
- Supports practical refractive index determination
- Defined prism geometry simplifies angular investigations
- Lightweight acrylic construction improves handling
- Compatible with common ray boxes and optics setups
- No moving components minimizes maintenance requirements
- Provides economical long-term value for bulk laboratory procurement
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Equilateral Acrylic Prism |
| Internal Model No. | MT-30295 |
| Product Type | Optical Acrylic Prism |
| Material | Clear acrylic |
| Prism Type | Equilateral |
| Side Length | Approx. 75 mm |
| Thickness | Approx. 9 mm |
| Optical Faces | Clear |
| Base | Frosted |
| Transparency | Clear |
| Optical Behaviour | Refraction and angular deviation |
| Accuracy / Tolerance | Laboratory-grade dimensional consistency |
| Calibration Standard | Not normally required |
| Stopper Type | Not applicable |
| Color | Clear / transparent |
| Usage / Application | Refractive index, refraction and ray-deviation experiments |
| Compliance Standard | Laboratory-grade optical and manufacturing quality |
Available Variants
- MT-30295 – Equilateral Acrylic Prism, 75 mm side, 9 mm thick
- Acrylic Prism with optics experiment accessories
- Prism set for ray-tracing experiments
- Custom dimensional configuration for bulk requirements
SKU System
- MT-APR-75-09 – 75 mm × 9 mm Acrylic Prism
- MT-APR-EQ75 – Equilateral Acrylic Prism
- MT-APR-OPT – Optics Experiment Prism
- MT-APR-SET – Acrylic Prism Set
- MT-APR-CUS – Customized Acrylic Prism
FAQs
What is an Equilateral Acrylic Prism used for?
An equilateral acrylic prism is used for experiments involving refraction, refractive index, ray tracing, and angular deviation. Its defined geometry allows the direction of light before and after passing through the prism to be compared.
What are the dimensions of the prism?
The standard prism has approximately 75 mm long sides and a thickness of approximately 9 mm. These dimensions provide a convenient size for common laboratory optics arrangements.
Can the prism be used to measure refractive index?
Yes. With an appropriate light source and angular measurement arrangement, experimental readings can be used to determine the refractive index of the acrylic material.
Can it be used for minimum deviation experiments?
Yes. The prism can support suitable experiments involving the angle of minimum deviation when it is correctly aligned with a suitable ray source and angular measuring arrangement.
Are the optical faces clear?
Yes. The principal optical faces are clear to allow light to enter and emerge from the acrylic prism with good visibility during ray-tracing and refraction experiments.
Why is a frosted base provided?
The frosted base provides a practical supporting surface while helping distinguish it from the principal clear optical faces. It also allows convenient placement on a suitable experimental surface.
Can this acrylic prism be used with a ray box?
Yes. It can be combined with a ray box or another suitable narrow light source to observe incident, refracted, and emergent rays through the prism.
Does the Acrylic Prism require calibration?
The prism itself does not normally require routine calibration. Any protractor, angular scale, spectrometer, or other measuring instrument used for quantitative work should be appropriately checked.
How should the acrylic surfaces be maintained?
Keep the clear faces free from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Clean them using a soft non-abrasive cloth and an acrylic-compatible cleaner rather than aggressive solvents.
Can Acrylic Prisms be ordered in bulk?
Yes. Bulk quantities can be supplied for physics laboratories, optics laboratories, universities, colleges, research facilities, laboratory kits, distributors, and institutional procurement.
Can custom prism dimensions be supplied?
Custom side lengths, thicknesses, or related configurations may be considered depending on the required specifications, order quantity, and manufacturing feasibility.
How are Acrylic Prisms packed for transportation?
The optical faces, corners, and edges are protected against scratches and impact during shipping. Additional protective packaging can be arranged for bulk, institutional, and export orders.
Why Choose Our Products
- Clear acrylic construction for optical observation
- Practical 75 mm side and 9 mm thickness configuration
- Quality-checked geometry and optical surfaces
- Reusable construction for dependable long-term laboratory use
- Bulk supply capability for laboratories, institutions, and distributors
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