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Title: Durable metallized polymer mirror

Patent ·
OSTI ID:869593

A metallized polymer mirror construction having improved durability against delamination and tunneling, comprising: an outer layer of polymeric material; a metal oxide layer underlying the outer layer of polymeric material; a silver reflective layer underneath the metal oxide layer; and a layer of adhesive attaching the silver layer to a substrate.

Research Organization:
Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, MO (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093
Assignee:
Midwest Research Institute (Kansas City, MO)
Patent Number(s):
US 5361172
OSTI ID:
869593
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English