Corrosion of Evaporated Ag Films on Glass by Saturated Water Vapor
Abstract
The corrosion of evaporated Ag films on an aluminoborosilicate and a soda lime glass in saturated water vapor and ambient air was studied as a function of thermal annealing, and glass surface treatment and composition. Water vapor caused more rapid corrosion of the Ag films than ambient air. Thermal annealing between 80 and 140°C improved the corrosion resistance of the Ag films. An alkali depleted soda lime glass surface and the aluminoborosilicate glass resulted in more corrosion resistant Ag films. Alkali ions on the glass surface accelerated the corrosion of the Ag films, forming Ag2O. The corrosion of Ag films is attributed to Ag agglomeration, Ag-alkali interdiffusion, and glass hydration.
Recommended Citation
H. Park and D. E. Day, "Corrosion of Evaporated Ag Films on Glass by Saturated Water Vapor," Solar Energy Materials, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 351 - 365, Elsevier BV, Jun 1986.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1633(86)90083-3
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Glass; Heat Treatment - Annealing; Mirrors - Corrosion; Silver And Alloys; Alkali Ions; Aluminoborosilicate Glass; Interdiffusion; Soda Lime Glass; Water Vapor; Solar Radiation
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0165-1633
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1986 Elsevier BV, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jun 1986
