In this study, we synthesized the chalcogenide glass(Ge19Sb23Se58) for infrared optics by melt-quenching method and verified the effect of cooling condition on the glass properties. The structural and optical properties of the glass were analyzed by XRD, FT-IR and SEM image. The glass synthesized under the cooling temperature of 980℃ shows transmittance of 58% at 8∼12 ㎛, which was decreased as the cooling temperature was decreased. In addition, thermal and hardness also were measured. From the analysis results, we ascertained the feasibility as a molding materials for infrared optics.
