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Reflectance of metallic indium for solar energy applicationsAn investigation has been conducted in order to compile quantitative data on the reflective properties of metallic indium. The fabricated samples were of sufficiently high quality that differences from similar second-surface silvered mirrors were not apparent to the human eye. Three second-surface mirror samples were prepared by means of vacuum deposition techniques, yielding indium thicknesses of approximately 1000 A. Both hemispherical and specular measurements were made. It is concluded that metallic indium possesses a sufficiently high specular reflectance to be potentially useful in many solar energy applications.
Document ID
19840052789
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bouquet, F. L.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Hasegawa, T.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Applied Mechanics Technology Section, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Solar Energy
Volume: 32
Issue: 2, 19
ISSN: 0038-092X
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
84A35576
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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