Accession Number:

ADA021538

Title:

A Protective Glass Coating for Plastic Optical Components

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA

Personal Author(s):

• Walls, Jr., John J.
• Mckyton, Richard A.

Report Date:

1975-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

A coating technique is described for the deposition of a protective glass coating on CR-39 plastic material. Deposition parameters such as the cleaning technique, an intermediate Cr binding layer, and the thickness of the glass coating have a significant effect on the adherence and abrasion resistant properties of the coated plastic. The optical and physical properties of the coated plastic are present as are several applications of this coating.

Descriptors:

• *GLASS
• *PLASTICS
• *PROTECTIVE COATINGS
• ABRASION
• ACRYLIC RESINS
• ADHESION
• CHROMIUM
• ELECTRON BEAMS
• OPTICAL PROPERTIES
• POLYCARBONATES
• SPUTTERING
• SURFACE FINISHING

Subject Categories:

• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE