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Our full-service machine shop has been supplying premium adjustment screws for over forty years from our New Jersey facility, with all of our parts expertly crafted and produced in the USA.

We pride ourselves on our competitive pricing, prompt delivery, knowledgeable staff, technical and engineering support, and quality control measures with full traceability.

Refractive indexof air

The index of refraction is the ratio of the speed of light in air to its speed through another media. Flint glass has a relatively high refractive index of roughly 1.66, although some flint glasses are known to have refractive indexes as low as 1.45 and as high as 2.00.

Most flint, the mineral, is found in the form of fine-grained, dark-gray lumps mixed with calk and limestone. Early man used it to make spear heads and to start fires by striking it against hard metals. The name "flint glass" was given to the glassware that was perfected in the late 1670s. It contained a powdered flint that was added to the glass compound during the making process. The flint made the glass both heavy and clearer. At a later date in American history, lead was added to the glass. Lead was found to give the glass more clarity, resonance and weight. Lead was then replaced by lime during the civil war when lead was in shorter supply.

Refractive indexof water

Our M3-0.20 micro ultra fine adjusters are available in standard lengths from 8 mm to 39 mm and are supplied with a 53 HRC 1.6 mm dia. tip and provide sub-micron sensitivity. Our metric ultra fine adjusters are HEX driven (1.5 mm) and optional knobs and drive types are available. Thread class exceeds 6g. Note: Kozak Micro cannot guarantee that our screws and bushings will be compatible with screws and bushings sold by other manufacturers.

Many industries trust our precision adjustment screws and assorted products, such as photo optics, photonics, analytical chemistry, lithography, packaging, semiconductors, diagnostic equipment, and more.

Along with all of our in-stock screws, bushings, and other products, we’re adept at crafting custom parts tailored to your exact specifications.

There are many uses for flint glasses. Flint glass can be fashioned into rhinestones, which are used as diamond simulants. Other uses include crystal chandeliers, crystal silverware and achromatic lenses and prisms.