Durable metallized polymer mirror
A metallized polymer mirror construction is disclosed 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. 6 figs.
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 7009058
- Assignee:
- Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States) NREL; EDB-94-165234
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5361172; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 8-007286
- Contract Number:
- AC02-83CH10093
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 21 Jan 1993
- Research Org:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Midwest Research Institute
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 14 SOLAR ENERGY; SOLAR REFLECTORS; DESIGN; COMPOSITE MATERIALS; LAYERS; MIRRORS; RELIABILITY; EQUIPMENT; MATERIALS; SOLAR CONCENTRATORS; SOLAR EQUIPMENT; 141000* - Solar Collectors & Concentrators