Durable corrosion and ultraviolet-resistant silver mirror
US6989924B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31681
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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