Why are cryostat anti-roll plates so expensive?

30 May 2023 0 3K Report

The anti-roll plate for a cryostat is a small rectangular piece of glass, yet it usually costs $100. My question is why? Is the glass special in some way? Would acrylic plastic not suffice?

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