Method of metallising optical elements comprising surface relief structures
US11029647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03H2250/36
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of forming a metallic structure on an optical element including a surface relief structure is disclosed. The method includes: forming a metallic structure on the optical element by applying a metal containing ink to the surface relief structure. The metal-containing ink includes an organic solvent and a metal-containing component. The metal-containing component is a homogeneously soluble metal salt, a metal complex or any combinations thereof.
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