Method of making reflecting film reflector
- Center Moriches, NY
A reflector of the reflecting film type is disclosed and which may be used in a heliostatic system for concentrating solar energy and comprising a reflecting film bonded to an appropriate rigid substrate in such a way that specularity of a very high order is achieved. A method of bonding the reflecting film to the substrate is also disclosed and comprises the steps of initially adhering the film to a smooth, clean flat rigid surface with a non-bonding liquid between the rigid surface and film, and then bonding the substrate and film. The non-bonding liquid has a molecular adhesion greater than any stresses due to handling or curing of the bonding agent which is applied between the film and the opposing surface of the rigid substrate.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-02-0016
- Assignee:
- United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4226657
- OSTI ID:
- 863677
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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bonding
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initially
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clean
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non-bonding
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molecular
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stresses
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