Solar concentrator materials developmentMaterials with potential applications in reflective and refractive solar dynamic concentrators are tested for resistance to atomic oxygen degradation. It is found that inorganic coatings such as MgF2, SiO(x), and ITO provide excellent protection for reflective surfaces while organic materials are much more susceptible to erosion and mass loss. Of the organic polymers tested, the silicones have the highest intrinsic resistance to atomic oxygen degradation.
Document ID
19870030897
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Morel, D. E. (Harris Government Aerospace Systems Div. Melbourne, FL, United States)
Ayers, S. R. (Harris Corp. Government Aerospace Systems Div., Melbourne, FL, United States)
Gulino, D. A. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Tennyson, R. C. (Toronto, University Canada)
Egger, R. A. (Cleveland State University OH, United States)