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Advanced ultraviolet-resistant silver mirrors for use in solar reflectors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1015171
A silver mirror construction that maintains a high percentage of hemispherical reflectance throughout the UV and visible spectrum when used in solar reflectors, comprising:a) a pressure sensitive adhesive layer positioned beneath a silver overlay;b) a polymer film disposed on the silver overlay;c) an adhesive layer positioned on the polymer film; andd) a UV screening acrylic film disposed on the adhesive layer.
Research Organization:
Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
Assignee:
Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO)
Patent Number(s):
7,612,937
Application Number:
US Patent Application 11/303,836
OSTI ID:
1015171
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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