Rectangular Acrylic Block
Product Specification Sheet
Rectangular Acrylic Block
Model Number: MTO-08
The Rectangular Acrylic Block is a clear optical component used for experiments involving refraction, light transmission, lateral displacement, and refractive index. Micro Technologies supplies the block with all sides polished to provide smooth optical surfaces and clear visibility of light paths through the material. Its rectangular geometry provides parallel faces that are useful for studying incident, refracted, and emergent rays under controlled laboratory conditions. Two standard sizes are available: approximately 100 × 45 × 18 mm and 115 × 65 × 20 mm. Lightweight compared with conventional glass blocks and convenient to handle, the acrylic block is suitable for physics laboratories, optics setups, research facilities, universities, colleges, laboratory kits, scientific equipment distributors, and institutional procurement.
Product Specification
The Rectangular Acrylic Block is a transparent optical component used for practical investigations into the behaviour of light as it passes from air into a different transparent medium. Its parallel rectangular faces provide a convenient arrangement for observing refraction, ray displacement, and changes in the direction of light at material boundaries.
Manufactured from clear acrylic, the block combines good optical visibility with a relatively lightweight construction. All sides are polished to create smooth surfaces that support clear observation of incident, refracted, and emergent light rays. The transparent body also makes it convenient to trace the path of light through the material during laboratory experiments.
Micro Technologies supplies the Rectangular Acrylic Block in two standard dimensional configurations. The smaller version measures approximately 100 × 45 × 18 mm, while the larger configuration measures approximately 115 × 65 × 20 mm. These options allow laboratories to choose a size according to available working space, required optical path, and experimental setup.
When a ray of light enters the acrylic surface at an angle, its direction changes because the optical density of acrylic differs from that of air. As the ray leaves through the opposite parallel face, it undergoes further refraction. This allows the block to support investigations involving Snell’s law, angles of incidence and refraction, lateral displacement, refractive index, and transmission through a parallel-sided medium.
The block can be combined with ray boxes, suitable light sources, optical boards, protractors, pins, and related optics accessories. Its solid construction has no moving components and requires no routine calibration, helping reduce maintenance requirements.
With polished surfaces, clear acrylic construction, two practical size options, and straightforward handling, the Rectangular Acrylic Block offers dependable long-term value for routine optics experiments and institutional procurement.
Features
- Clear rectangular acrylic construction
- All sides polished for smooth optical surfaces
- Parallel faces suitable for refraction experiments
- Available in two standard sizes
- Transparent body provides clear visibility of light paths
- Suitable for ray tracing and lateral displacement investigations
- Supports refractive index experiments
- Lightweight and convenient to handle
- Solid construction with no moving components
- Reusable optical accessory for repeated laboratory operation
Benefits
- Provides clear observation of light refraction through acrylic
- Lightweight construction simplifies handling and setup
- Two size options support different experimental requirements
- Polished surfaces provide consistent optical contact faces
- Parallel-sided construction supports lateral displacement experiments
- Minimal maintenance helps reduce recurring operating costs
- Suitable for bulk laboratory and institutional procurement
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Rectangular Acrylic Block |
| Internal Model Series | MT-30257 |
| Product Type | Optical Acrylic Block |
| Material | Clear acrylic |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Surface Finish | All sides polished |
| Optical Configuration | Parallel-sided transparent block |
| Available Sizes | 100 × 45 × 18 mm / 115 × 65 × 20 mm |
| Transparency | Clear |
| Capacity | Not applicable |
| Accuracy / Tolerance | Approximate dimensions; laboratory-grade consistency |
| Calibration Standard | Not required |
| Stopper Type | Not applicable |
| Color | Clear / transparent |
| Usage / Application | Refraction, ray tracing and refractive index experiments |
| Compliance Standard | Laboratory-grade manufacturing and optical finish |
Available Variants
| Internal Model No. | Size |
|---|---|
| MT-30257/1 | Approx. 100 × 45 × 18 mm |
| MT-30257/2 | Approx. 115 × 65 × 20 mm |
SKU System
- MT-AB-1004518 – 100 × 45 × 18 mm Acrylic Block
- MT-AB-1156520 – 115 × 65 × 20 mm Acrylic Block
- MT-AB-SET – Acrylic Block Set
- MT-AB-CUS – Customized Acrylic Block
FAQs
What is a Rectangular Acrylic Block used for?
A rectangular acrylic block is used in optics experiments involving refraction, light transmission, lateral displacement, and refractive index. Its parallel surfaces make it convenient for tracing light through a transparent medium.
What sizes are available?
Two standard sizes are available: approximately 100 × 45 × 18 mm and 115 × 65 × 20 mm. The appropriate size can be selected according to the required optical setup.
Are all sides of the acrylic block polished?
Yes. All sides are polished to provide smooth surfaces and clear visibility during optics experiments. Proper handling helps maintain the optical finish over repeated use.
Can it be used for refraction experiments?
Yes. The block is well suited to observing how a light ray changes direction when passing from air into acrylic and then back into air.
Can the block demonstrate lateral displacement?
Yes. Because the opposite faces are parallel, an obliquely incident ray can emerge parallel to the original incident direction while showing measurable lateral displacement.
Can it be used to determine refractive index?
Yes. With an appropriate light source and angular measurement setup, experimental values can be collected to investigate the refractive index of acrylic.
What is the advantage of acrylic over glass?
Acrylic is comparatively lightweight and convenient to handle while providing good transparency for routine optical investigations. It is also practical for repeated laboratory setups where frequent handling is required.
Does the Acrylic Block require calibration?
No routine calibration is required because the block contains no measuring mechanism. Measuring instruments used for quantitative optical experiments should be verified separately.
How should the acrylic surfaces be maintained?
Keep the surfaces clean and protect them from scratches. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth and an acrylic-compatible cleaner rather than harsh solvents or abrasive cleaning materials.
Can Acrylic Blocks be ordered in bulk?
Yes. Bulk quantities can be supplied for physics laboratories, optics laboratories, universities, colleges, laboratory kits, distributors, and institutional procurement projects.
Can custom dimensions be supplied?
Custom dimensions or thicknesses may be considered depending on required quantity, application, and manufacturing feasibility.
How are Acrylic Blocks packed for shipping?
Each block is protected against surface scratching and edge damage during transportation. Additional bulk or export packaging can be arranged according to order quantity and destination.
Why Choose Our Products
- Clear acrylic with all sides polished
- Two practical dimensional options
- Quality-checked surface finish and dimensional consistency
- Durable reusable construction for long-term laboratory value
- Bulk supply capability for laboratories, institutions, and distributors
Call to Action
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