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2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Mulvaney, Elizabeth (Department: 1774)
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C428S064400, C430S270120
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ABSTRACT:
A silver-based alloy thin film is provided for the highly reflective or semi-reflective coating layer of optical discs. Elements that can be added to silver to produce useful silver alloys include zinc, aluminum, copper, manganese, germanium, yttrium, bismuth, scandium, and cobalt. These alloys have moderate to high reflectivity and reasonable corrosion resistance in the ambient environment.
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Mulvaney Elizabeth
Target Technology Company LLC
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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