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Durable Corrosion and Ultraviolet-Resistant Silver Mirror

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OSTI ID:894273

A corrosion and ultra violet-resistant silver mirror for use in solar reflectors; the silver layer having a film-forming protective polymer bonded thereto, and a protective shield overlay comprising a transparent multipolymer film that incorporates a UV absorber. The corrosion and ultraviolet resistant silver mirror retains spectral hemispherical reflectance and high optical clarity throughout the UV and visible spectrum when used in solar reflectors.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
Assignee:
NREL
Patent Number(s):
U.S. Patent No. 6,989,924 B1
OSTI ID:
894273
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English