Publication Date:
2019-06-28
Description:
Recent tests of second-surface mirrors show that ultraviolet radiation penetrates glass and metalized zone and impinges upon backing paint. According to report, many backing materials are degraded by ultraviolet radiation. Mirror corrosion is a serious problem in solar-energy collection systems. Effects of UV on polymeric materials have been studied, and in general, all are degraded by UV. Polymers most resistant to UV radiation are polyimides.
Keywords:
MATERIALS
Type:
NPO-15520
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NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 6; 2; P. 169
Format:
text
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