Metallic Mirror

Description

1.  Features

• High Reflectivity: The metallic mirrors offer exceptional broadband reflectivity, particularly in ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), and infrared (IR) ranges.
• Durability: These mirrors are highly resistant to environmental stress and have long-lasting performance with excellent adhesion.
• Precision: Manufactured with high surface accuracy and low tolerances, ideal for precision optical instruments and applications.
• Broad Wavelength Range: These mirrors are effective for wavelengths ranging from 200nm to 2000nm, ensuring versatility for a variety of uses.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for use in medical equipment, laser range finders, environmental protection, and high-precision optical instruments.

2. General Description

Shape Optics Technologies Pte Ltd (SOT) manufactures premium metallic mirrors that are coated with metal films like aluminum, silver, and gold, providing exceptional reflectivity across a broad spectrum. These mirrors are designed to meet the needs of precision optical systems, environmental monitoring, and laser applications. Available in a range of materials such as K9, JGS1, and Pyrex, these mirrors offer excellent reflectivity for UV, visible, and infrared light.

Constructed with high durability coatings, the mirrors resist degradation from environmental factors, making them ideal for harsh conditions. They can handle high temperatures and pressures without affecting performance. Their high reflectivity is beneficial for laser optics, optical measurement systems, and military-grade technologies. With a precise flatness of 1/2λ and a parallelism tolerance of < 3’, they offer consistent and accurate results.

SOT’s metallic mirrors are the optimal choice for industries requiring precision and reliability, including medical diagnostics, laser rangefinding, environmental inspection, and defense technologies. The coatings are also insensitive to incident angles and polarization, ensuring stable performance across various operational scenarios.

3. Spectrum Transmission Curves

• Customizable Service: If the standard components are unavailable, SOT can offer customized services to meet specific application needs. These custom mirrors are designed according to your requirements, ensuring the perfect fit for specialized uses.
• Design Flexibility: Custom mirrors can be tailored to different wavelengths, surface quality, and sizes to match precise optical setups.

4. Coating Quality

SOT’s metallic mirrors undergo rigorous testing to meet industry standards and ensure high-quality performance across various applications.

• Adhesion Test: Compliant with MIL-C-675C military standards, the adhesion test involves applying a tape that meets LT-90 specifications. The tape is affixed fully, then removed vertically three times, ensuring no blistering or peeling.
• Temperature Test: According to MIL-C-675C standards, test pieces are subjected to temperatures ranging from -62±1℃ to 71±1℃. After two hours at room temperature (16℃~32℃), the adhesion test is repeated, ensuring no film detachment.
• Abrasion Resistance Test: The abrasion resistance test is performed following MIL-C-675C and CCC-C-440 standards. A gauze tester applies 1.0 lbs (0.45 kg) of force 25 times with different gauze widths, ensuring no damage to the film surface.
• Humidity Test: Test pieces are placed in a controlled environment with 95% to 100% humidity at 49 ±2℃ for 24 hours, meeting MIL-C-675C standards. The film shows no defects after the test.
• Solvent and Cleaning Testing: Acetone and alcohol are used for testing at room temperature (16℃~32℃) for at least 10 minutes. After cleaning, the film surface shows no damage.
• Salt Spray Test: The mirrors are exposed to a 35°C environment with a 5% saltwater concentration for 100 hours. No damage is observed, confirming their durability in saline conditions.

5. Standard Specifications

6. General Applications and Examples

Metallic mirrors from SOT are ideal for use in:

• Environmental Protection Inspection: Their durability and high reflectivity make them perfect for monitoring environmental conditions in industrial and scientific setups.
• Medical Equipment: Used in optical diagnostic instruments where precision and stability are critical for accurate results.
• Laser Range Finder: The high reflectivity in the IR and UV ranges ensures superior performance in laser systems, enabling precise range finding in military and research applications.
• High Precision Optical Instruments: These mirrors are essential for systems that require accurate reflection for analysis and measurements.

7. SOT Strengths and Capabilities

SOT is committed to providing high-quality optical solutions with cutting-edge technology. With extensive experience in the design and manufacturing of metallic mirrors, SOT has built a reputation for providing precision-engineered products that meet the rigorous demands of industries like medical, defense, and industrial optics. Our ability to offer customizable solutions ensures that each mirror is designed to fit the specific needs of our clients. The quality assurance processes we use in manufacturing ensure that all products meet or exceed international standards, making them a reliable choice for high-precision optical systems.

8. Standard Products