1.Mahusay na pagganap ng IR
1.Mataas na kinis2. High lattice matching (MCT)3. Mababang density ng dislokasyon4.High infrared transmittance
1. Photoelectric
2. Photoconductive
3. Potorefractive
4. Piezoelectric
5. Acousto-optic
6. Dazzle at Faraday rotation
1.Good transmission
Mataas na temperatura superconducting