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Parents often seek to create a safe and healthy environment for their children, but when it comes to choosing children's furniture, many are unsure about what’s truly safe or environmentally friendly. There is a lot of conflicting information out there—some say colorful furniture boosts children’s intellectual growth, while others claim that lighter colors are safer because they contain fewer harmful substances like heavy metals. These mixed messages can confuse even the most well-intentioned parents. Color alone doesn’t determine whether a piece of furniture is safe. Many furniture brands market bright, eye-catching colors as appealing for kids, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re better or healthier. In fact, some salespeople have warned customers that overly bright colors may contain higher levels of heavy metals, such as lead. On the other hand, some companies argue that bright colors are more stimulating for children and help with development, even if they don’t provide clear evidence of safety. One salesperson at a major brand store claimed that their furniture is “eco-friendly” and only used soft, muted tones to avoid harmful chemicals. A customer was so convinced by this that she immediately signed a contract for over 8,000 yuan worth of furniture, including a bed, desk, and chair. But when another customer asked if the bright-colored furniture was safe, the salesperson quickly defended it, saying it met all environmental standards and even showed a test report—but it only included formaldehyde levels, not heavy metals. The China Furniture Association’s Secretary General disagreed, emphasizing that color has no direct link to harmful substances. Whether a paint is dark or light, if it contains heavy metals, it remains a risk. Parents should always ask for detailed test reports from manufacturers and not rely solely on color or material claims. Another common misconception is that solid wood furniture is always safe. Some salespeople promote pine wood furniture as completely free of formaldehyde and environmentally friendly, leading customers to believe that solid wood is inherently safe. However, experts warn that even solid wood furniture may use adhesives during production, which can emit formaldehyde. Additionally, most solid wood furniture is painted, and the paint could still contain heavy metals. The environmental quality of different materials also varies. For example, MDF and particle board are generally lower in quality compared to plywood or solid wood. Consumers should check both the panel and paint inspection reports before purchasing. Water-based paints are considered more eco-friendly than traditional ones, but even those should be verified through proper testing. In short, when buying children’s furniture, it’s important to look beyond color, material, and marketing claims. Always ask for comprehensive test reports, understand the difference between various types of wood and finishes, and make informed decisions based on real data—not just appearances.

Germanium Lens

Germanium Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses feature precision diamond turned surfaces making them ideal for a variety of infrared applications, including thermal imaging, infrared spectroscopy, and remote sensing. Germanium (Ge) is popular for its high index of refraction, broad transmission range, and rugged mechanical properties. These lenses are available in 25 and 50mm diameters, uncoated, or with multiple broadband coating options.

Germanium (Ge) material feature high index of refraction (around 4.0 from 2 - 14μm), an anti-reflection coating is recommended on these germanium windows for sufficient transmission in the region of interest. Germanium is subject to thermal runaway, meaning that the transmission decreases as temperature increases. As such, these germanium windows should be used at temperatures below 100°C. Germanium`s high density (5.33 g/cm3) should be considered when designing for weight-sensitive systems. Ge properties

GE curve

Germanium windows specifications

  Standard precision High-precision
Dimension Tolerance φ5-250mm+0/-0.2 φ3-350mm+0/-0.2
Thickness Tolerance 1-50mm+/-0.1 1-50mm
Parallelism 1 arc minute 10 arc seconds
Surface Quality 60/40 20/10
Flatness N<λ/2@633nm(at 50mm) N<λ/10@633nm(at 50mm)
Clear Aperture >90% >95%
Chamfer Protected <0.5mmx45deg Protected <0.5mmx45deg

 

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