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Reflective articles and methods of manufacturing same

  • US 5,374,451 A
  • Filed: 08/19/1993
  • Issued: 12/20/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of manufacturing a reflective article comprising a reflective metal coating deposited on a glass substrate, the method comprising the steps of, in the order recited:

  • (a) forming a metal coating comprising a reflective layer of silver on a surface of the glass substrate;

    (b) rinsing the metal coating;

    (c) contacting the metal coating with an aqueous treatment solution containing ions of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Cr(II);

    V(II or III);

    Ti(III or II);

    Fe(II);

    In(I or II);

    Cu(I); and

    Al(III); and

    (d) washing and drying the thus treated metal coating.

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