Reflective or semi-reflective metal alloy coatings
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1. An optical storage medium including a coating, said coating comprising an alloy comprising:
- silver; and
hafnium;
wherein said coating is a semi-reflective and semi-transparent coating proximate a first information layer having stored information therein in the form of a molded or stamped first data pit pattern,wherein said coating forms a layer in said optical storage medium; and
wherein said optical storage medium further comprises a highly-reflective coating proximate a second information layer having stored information therein in the form of a molded or stamped second data pit pattern.
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Abstract
A silver-based alloy composition for use as a reflective, semi-reflective or highly reflective coatings or layer(s) for use in optical data storage media, low emissivity glass, transparent conductive displays, and electro-chromic mirrors, or other reflective, semi-reflective or highly reflective applications. The alloy compositions comprise silver with hafnium, and/or indium, and/or copper, and/or zinc, and/or silicon and/or tin.
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1. An optical storage medium including a coating, said coating comprising an alloy comprising:
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silver; and hafnium; wherein said coating is a semi-reflective and semi-transparent coating proximate a first information layer having stored information therein in the form of a molded or stamped first data pit pattern, wherein said coating forms a layer in said optical storage medium; and wherein said optical storage medium further comprises a highly-reflective coating proximate a second information layer having stored information therein in the form of a molded or stamped second data pit pattern. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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