Protected silver coatings for reflectors
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DOI: 10.1007/s12567-019-00257-9
Abstract: For ground- and spaced-based applications, Ag-coated reflectors are indispensable because of their high reflectivity. The transport, assembly, and storage of these reflectors take places over a long period before they are finally commissioned for application.… read more here.
Keywords: protected silver; silver coatings; mechanical stress; layer ... See more keywords
Identifying Key Factors towards Highly Reflective Silver Coatings
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DOI: 10.1155/2017/7686983
Abstract: This paper attempts to identify key factor(s) for highly reflective silver (Ag) coatings. Investigation was made over the crystal orientation and surface roughness, using several types of surfaces, including electroplated Ag polycrystal films, physical vapour… read more here.
Keywords: silver coatings; highly reflective; surface; reflective silver ... See more keywords