ИЗДЕЛИЯ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЕ АНТИКОНДЕНСАТНЫЕ И/ИЛИ НИЗКОЭМИССИОННЫЕ ПОКРЫТИЯ, И/ИЛИ СПОСОБЫ ИХ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к стеклу с антиконденсатным и/или низкоэмиссионым покрытиям. Стеклопакет содержит первую и вторую параллельные расположенные на расстоянии друг от друга стеклянные подложки. Первая и вторая подложки обеспечивают четыре последовательные по существу параллельные основные поверхности стеклопакета. На четвертую поверхность стеклопакета нанесено первое низкоэмиссионное покрытие. Покрытие включает множество тонкопленочных слоев, расположенных в следующем порядке при удалении от второй подложки: первый слой, содержащий оксинитрид кремния, показатель преломления которого составляет 1,5-2,1, а толщина составляет 50-90 нм; слой, содержащий оксид индия-олова, показатель преломления которого составляет 1,7-2,1, а толщина составляет 85-125 нм; и второй слой, содержащий оксинитрид кремния, показатель преломления которого составляет 1,5-2,1, а толщина составляет 50-90 нм. Технический результат – снижение удельного поверхностного сопротивления, полусферической излучающей способности ...

ПОДЛОЖКА, СНАБЖЕННАЯ ТОНКОСЛОЙНОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ С ТЕРМИЧЕСКИМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЙ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДИН СЛОЙ ОКСИДА НИКЕЛЯ

Изобретение относится к прозрачной подложке, в частности, из жесткого минерального материала, такого как стекло, и может быть применено для получения теплоизоляционных и/или солнцезащитных остеклений. Техническим результатом является снижение поверхностного сопротивления и, следовательно, снижение излучательной способности, после одной или нескольких высокотемпературных термообработок типа гибки, и/или закалки, и/или отжига, и/или мгновенного нагрева. В частности, предложена прозрачная подложка (30), снабженная на одной главной стороне тонкослойной системой, содержащей по меньшей мере один и даже только один металлический функциональный слой (140), способный отражать инфракрасное и/или солнечное излучение, в частности, на основе серебра или металлического сплава, содержащего серебро, и два просветляющих покрытия (120, 160). Причем каждое из указанных просветляющих покрытий содержит по меньшей мере один диэлектрический слой (122, 126; 162, 168), и указанный функциональный слой (140) расположен ...

МАТЕРИАЛ, СНАБЖЕННЫЙ СИСТЕМОЙ ТОНКИХ СЛОЕВ С ТЕРМИЧЕСКИМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ

Изобретение относится к материалу, содержащему прозрачную подложку, покрытую системой тонких слоев, и может быть использовано, в частности, для остекления как в зданиях, так и в транспортных средствах. Техническим результатом является улучшение термических свойств и свойств пропускания. В частности, предложен материал, содержащий прозрачную подложку, покрытую системой тонких слоев, содержащей последовательное, начиная от подложки, чередование трех функциональных металлических слоев на основе серебра, обозначенных, считая от подложки, как первый, второй и третий функциональные слои, причем толщина функциональных металлических слоев, начиная от подложки, увеличивается в зависимости от удаленности от подложки, и чередование четырех диэлектрических покрытий, обозначенных, считая от подложки, как M1, M2, M3 и M4, причем каждое диэлектрическое покрытие содержит по меньшей мере один диэлектрический слой, так что каждый функциональный металлический слой находится между двумя диэлектрическими покрытиями ...

ДЕКОРАТИВНАЯ ПОДЛОЖКА, ОСОБЕННО ДЛЯ ИСКУССТВЕННОГО ЮВЕЛИРНОГО КАМНЯ С ЭФФЕКТОМ ЦВЕТА, И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ТАКОГО ЭФФЕКТА ЦВЕТА ДЛЯ ДЕКОРАТИВНОЙ ПРОЗРАЧНОЙ ПОДЛОЖКИ

Изобретение относится к декоративной подложке для искусственного ювелирного камня с эффектом цвета и способу получения такого эффекта цвета для декоративной прозрачной подложки. Декоративная подложка, особенно для искусственного ювелирного камня с эффектом цвета, сформирована как прозрачная подложка, которая содержит слои на ее задней стороне, причем эти слои напыляют и располагают в следующем порядке от задней стороны подложки: оптически модифицирующий слой толщиной от 2 до 80 нм, причем этот слой сформирован по меньшей мере из одного элемента или оксида из группы, включающей Gе, Si и оксиды Ti, Zr, Nb и Al, которые альтернативно легированы другими элементами, затем отражающий слой, сформированный но меньшей мере из одного металла или сплава из группы, включающей Au, Ag, Сu, Al, Cr, Ti, алюминиевые бронзы и сплавы Au, Ag и Сu и имеющий толщину, обеспечивающую максимально возможное отражение падающего видимого света в зависимости от спектральной отражательной способности материала, из которого ...

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Изобретение относится к солнцезащитным покрытиям. Техническим результатом изобретения является создание покрытия и изделия с покрытием, особенно полезного для архитектурного остекления для северного климата. Покрытие обеспечивает высокий коэффициент солнечного теплопоступления (SHGC) и низкий коэффициент теплопередачи (U-величина) для улавливания и сохранения солнечного тепла в северном климате. Покрытие включает первый диэлектрический слой; сплошной металлический слой толщиной менее 8 нм, сформированный, по меньшей мере, на части первого диэлектрического слоя; грунтовочный слой, сформированный, по меньшей мере, на части металлического слоя; второй диэлектрический слой, сформированный, по меньшей мере, на части грунтовочного слоя; и внешнее покрытие, сформированное, по меньшей мере, на части второго диэлектрического слоя. При использовании на поверхности №3 базового стеклопакета, покрытие обеспечивает SHGC, более или равный 0,6, и U-величину, менее или равную 0,35. 3 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, ...

ПОДЛОЖКА, СНАБЖЕННАЯ ПАКЕТОМ, ОБЛАДАЮЩИМ ТЕРМИЧЕСКИМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ И ПОГЛОЩАЮЩИМ СЛОЕМ

Изобретение относится к подложке, покрытой на одной из ее сторон пакетом тонких слоев со свойствами отражения в инфракрасной области спектра и/или при солнечном излучении, содержащим два функциональных металлических слоя, в частности, на основе серебра. Каждый из металлических функциональных слоев расположен между двумя диэлектрическими покрытиями. Согласно изобретению покрытие включает в себя по меньшей мере два поглощающих слоя, которые поглощают солнечное излучение в видимой области спектра, расположенных в по меньшей мере двух различных диэлектрических покрытиях. Изобретение также относится к двойным остеклениям, содержащим такую подложку с покрытием на внешней стороне остекления. 2 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы.

ИЗДЕЛИЕ СЕРЕБРИСТОГО ЦВЕТА С НАНЕСЕННЫМ НИЗКОЭМИССИОННЫМ ПОКРЫТИЕМ, КОТОРОЕ ИМЕЕТ ПОГЛОЩАЮЩИЙ СЛОЙ И НИЗКОЕ ПРОПУСКАНИЕ ВИДИМОГО СВЕТА

Низкоэмиссионное покрытие на подложке (например, стеклянной подложке) включает в себя по меньшей мере первый и второй отражающие инфракрасное (ИК) излучение слои (например, слои на основе серебра), которые отделены друг от друга контактными слоями (например, слоями на основе NiCr), слой, содержащий нитрид кремния, и поглощающий слой, состоящий из такого материала или включающий в себя такой материал, как ниобий-цирконий, который может быть окисленным и/или нитридированным. Поглощающий слой выполнен с возможностью обеспечения изделия с покрытием с серебристым цветом при отражении со стороны стекла (эквивалентно отражению с внешней стороны в оконном блоке-стеклопакете, если покрытие выполнено на поверхности № 2 оконного блока-стеклопакета). В некоторых примерах осуществления изделие с покрытием (в монолитной форме и/или в форме оконного блока-стеклопакета) имеет низкое пропускание видимого света (например, 15-45%, более предпочтительно 22-39%, а наиболее предпочтительно 24-35%). В некоторых ...

ИЗДЕЛИЕ С ПОКРЫТИЕМ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В ОКНЕ НАБЛЮДЕНИЯ, А ТАКЖЕ СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к изделию с покрытием и может быть использовано для наблюдения. Техническим результатом является расширение арсенала технических средств. В частности, предложено окно наблюдения, содержащее изделие с покрытием, включающее в себя покрытие, опирающееся на стеклянную подложку. Упомянутое покрытие содержит: первый диэлектрический слой с высоким показателем, имеющий показатель преломления около 1,8-2,5; первый диэлектрический слой с низким показателем, имеющий показатель преломления около 1,2-1,7, на стеклянной подложке поверх по меньшей мере первого диэлектрического слоя с высоким показателем; отражающий слой на стеклянной подложке поверх по меньшей мере первого диэлектрического слоя с высоким показателем и первого диэлектрического слоя с низким показателем; второй диэлектрический слой с высоким показателем, имеющий показатель преломления около 1,8-2,5, на стеклянной подложке поверх по меньшей мере отражающего слоя. При этом упомянутое покрытие находится на стеклянной ...

ПОДЛОЖКА, СНАБЖЕННАЯ ТОНКОСЛОЙНОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ С ТЕРМИЧЕСКИМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЙ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДИН СЛОЙ ОКСИДА НИКЕЛЯ

ИЗДЕЛИЕ С ПОКРЫТИЕМ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩЕЕ ОСТРОВКОВЫЙ СЛОЙ(И) МЕТАЛЛА, СФОРМИРОВАННЫЙ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ СТЕХИОМЕТРИИ, И/ИЛИ СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

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... 1. Остекление с покрытием, включающее:подложку;первый диэлектрический слой, сформированный, по меньшей мере, на части подложки;сплошной металлический слой, имеющий толщину менее 8 мм, сформированный, по меньшей мере, на части первого диэлектрического слоя;грунтовочный слой, сформированный, по меньшей мере, на части металлического слоя;второй диэлектрический слой, сформированный, по меньшей мере, на части грунтовочного слоя; ивнешнее покрытие, сформированное, по меньшей мере, на части второго диэлектрического слоя,в котором покрытие при использовании на поверхности №3 базового стеклопакета (IGU) обеспечивает коэффициент солнечного теплопоступления (SHGC), более или равный 0,6, и коэффициент теплопередачи (U-величину), менее или равный 0,35.2. Остекление по п.1, в котором первый диэлектрический слой включает пленку оксида цинка, нанесенную на пленку станната цинка, и толщина первого диэлектрического слоя составляет 40-50 нм.3. Остекление по п.2, в котором толщина пленки оксида цинка составляет ...

ПОДЛОЖКА, СНАБЖЕННАЯ СИСТЕМОЙ ТОНКИХ СЛОЕВ С ТЕРМИЧЕСКИМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ

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... 1. Способ изготовления покрытого изделия, включающий:размещение первого диэлектрического слоя на стеклянной подложке;размещение нижнего контактного слоя над первым диэлектрическим слоем;размещение отражающего инфракрасное (ИК) излучение слоя над и в контакте с первым контактным слоем;размещение верхнего контактного слоя, содержащего оксид Ni и Ti, над и в контакте с отражающим ИК излучение слоем; иразмещение слоя, содержащего оксид и/или нитрид кремния, над верхним контактным слоем в качестве самого внешнего слоя покрытия.2. Способ по п. 1, при этом верхний контактный слой содержит Ni:Ti в соотношении от примерно 1:99 до 50:50 (по массе).3. Способ по п. 2, при этом верхний контактный слой содержит Ni:Ti в соотношении от примерно 20:80 (по массе).4. Способ по п. 1, при этом верхний контактный слой осаждают распылением из металлической мишени, содержащей Ni и Ti, в присутствии кислорода.5. Способ по п. 1, при этом верхний контактный слой имеет толщину от примерно 10 до 45 Ангстрем.6. Способ ...

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... 1. Низкоэмиссионное стекло, содержащее:подложку,низкоэмиссионный слой, сформированный на подложке; ислой диэлектрика, сформированный на низкоэмиссионном слое, при этом указанное низкоэмиссионное стекло обладает эмиссионной способностью от 0,01 до 0,3 и коэффициентом пропускания в видимой области спектра 70% или более.2. Низкоэмиссионное стекло по п.1, отличающееся тем, что низкоэмиссионное стекло обладает эмиссионной способностью от 0,01 до 0,2.3. Низкоэмиссионное стекло по п.1, отличающееся тем, что низкоэмиссионное стекло обладает коэффициентом пропускания в видимой области спектра 80% или более.4. Низкоэмиссионное стекло по п.1, отличающееся тем, что низкоэмиссионное стекло обладает удельным поверхностным сопротивлением от 5 до 15 Ом/см.5. Низкоэмиссионное стекло по п.1, отличающееся тем, что низкоэмиссионный слой содержит по меньшей мере один из элементов, выбранных из группы, состоящей из серебра, меди, золота, алюминия и платины.6. Низкоэмиссионное стекло по п.1, отличающееся тем, ...

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VERFAHREN ZUR METALLISIERUNG VON KERAMISCHEN ODER GLAESERNEN TRAEGERKOERPERN

Soil-resistant coating for glass surfaces

A glass article which has a water-sheeting coating and a method of applying coatings to opposed sides of a substrate are described. In one embodiment, a water-sheeting coating (20) comprising silica is sputtered directly onto an exterior surface of the glass. The exterior face of this water-sheeting coating is substantially non-porous but has an irregular surface. This water-sheeting coating causes water applied to the coated surface to sheet, making the glass article easier to clean and helping the glass stay clean longer. In one method of the invention, interior and exterior surfaces of a glass sheet are cleaned. Thereafter, the interior surface of the sheet of glass is coated with a reflective coating by sputtering, in sequence, at least one dielectric layer, at least one metal layer, and at least one dielectric layer. The exterior surface of the glass is coated with a water-sheeting coating by sputtering silica directly onto the exterior surface of the sheet of glass. If so desired, ...

Soil-resistant coating for glass surfaces

Soil-resistant coating for glass surfaces

Heatwave shield coating

The visible light transparent heatwave shield coating comprises at least one transparent high-refractance dielectric film 12, 16 and at least one metallic film 14 laminated on a visible light transparent substrate 10. The composition gradient at the interfaces between the films is made gradual and continuous to form a coating which is as a whole a single layer of nonuniform composition. The dielectric from may be formed from an oxide, a sulphide or a nitride of titanium, zirconium, cerium, hafnium, tin, yttrium, indium, bismuth, tantalum, niobium, vanadium, antimony, tungsten, molybdenum, zinc, lead, iron, nickel, cobalt, chromium and cadmium, or a composite compound, solid solution or glass comprising an oxide, a sulphide or a nitride of one of these elements. The metallic film may be composed mainly of silver, gold, copper, platinum, palladium, titanium, indium or aluminium, or an alloy of these elements. ...

PROTECTIVE LAYER FOR COATED SUBSTRATE

DIRT-STEADY COATING FOR GLASS SURFACES

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LOW EBESCHICHTUNG USING A ZINKHALTIGEN CERAMIC(S) TARGET AND THEREBY USED TARGET

PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A WITH OF A TRANSPARENT ONE, CONDUCTIVE DUENNEN LAYER COATED WINDOWPANE, WHICH IS WITH ENERGIZED ELECTRODES MISTAKES.

SOLAR COMPONENT FROM GLASS AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION.

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING A LINKED UP OR CURVED WINDOWPANE WITH RUECKSEITIGER COATING, THEREAFTER MANUFACTURED WINDOWPANE AS WELL AS THEIR USE.

INTERFERENCE FILTER

GLAZING DISK

DIRT-DEFLECTING COATING WITH LOW RADIATING POWER FOR GLASS SURFACES

GLAZING DISK

INFRARED-REFLECTING LAMINATED STRUCTURE

Warmer, 20 to 60% of the visible light letting through windowpane

GLOWED COATING WITH LOW STRAHLUNGSVERMÖGEN

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING FROM BOTH SIDES A GLASS SUBSTRATE

GLAZING DISK

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ALKALI METAL DIFFUSION BARRIER LAYER

PROTECTION GLAZING

TEMPERABLE HIGH SHADING PERFORMANCE COATINGS

Silicon oxynitride protective coatings

Thin films with light trapping

THIN FILM SOLAR SELECTIVE SURFACE COATING

METHOD OF MAKING LOW-E COATING USING CERAMIC ZINC INCLUSIVE TARGET, AND TARGET USED IN SAME

GLAZING POSSESSING SELECTIVE TRANSMISSION AND REFLECTION SPECTRA

PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D'UN VITRAGE REVETU D'UNE COUCHE MINCE TRANSPARENTE, CONDUCTRICE DE L'ELECTRICITE, MUNIE D'ELECTRODES D'AMENEE DE COURANT EN CONTACT AVEC LADITE COUCHE

PRÉCIS DE LA DIVULGATION L'invention se rapporte à la préparation d'un vitrage porteur d'une couche mince transparente conductrice de l'électricité et d'électrodes d'amenée de courant à ladite couche en contact avec celle-ci. Selon l'invention, ces électrodes de contact sont appliquées sur ladite couche par un procédé de pulvérisation sous l'arc électrique.

PROTECTIVE LAYER OVER A FUNCTIONAL COATING

The invention is directed to protective layers that protect functional layers applied over a substrate. The protective layer has a first protective film over at least a portion of the functional layer. The first protective film is titania, alumina, zinc oxide, tin oxide, zirconia, silica or mixtures thereof. A second protective film over at least a portion of the first protective film. The second protective film contains titania and alumina and is an outermost film.

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A coated article according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a transparent substrate, a multilayer thin film coating disposed on the transparent substrate, and a patterned area having an enamel coating formed on at least part of the transparent substrate in a predetermined pattern, wherein the multilayer thin film coating includes a first dielectric layer, a metallic functional layer having an infrared ray reflection function, and a second dielectric layer, which are sequentially disposed in a direction away from the transparent substrate, and the patterned area includes the first dielectric layer remaining on the substrate after the second dielectric layer and the metallic functional layer are removed from the multilayer thin film coating, and the enamel coating formed on the first dielectric layer.

HEATING DEVICE COMPRISING A GLAZING SUBSTRATE COATED ON BOTH SIDES

Dispositif chauffant muni d'une enceinte délimitant une cavité, ledit dispositif comprenant une porte ou une paroi incorporant un vitrage de préférence multiple, ledit vitrage comprenant au moins un substrat transparent revêtu sur chaque face d'un empilement de couches minces, dont : - sur une première face, tournée vers ladite cavité, un premier empilement réfléchissant la chaleur essentiellement grâce à une ou plusieurs couches fonctionnelles à base d'un oxyde mixte d'étain et d'indium, - sur l'autre face, tournée vers l'extérieur du dispositif, un second empilement réfléchissant la chaleur essentiellement grâce à une ou plusieurs couches fonctionnelles à base d'un métal choisi parmi l'or ou de préférence l'argent.

TRANSPARENT PANE

The present invention relates to a transparent panel comprising at least one transparent substrate (1) and at least one electrically conductive coating (2) on at least one surface of the transparent substrate (1), wherein the electrically conductive coating (2) has at least 4 functional layers (3) which are arranged one on top of the other and each functional layer (3) comprises at least one layer (4) of a material with a high refractive index = 1.3, above the layer of material (4) with a high refractive index, a first adaptation layer (5), an electrically conductive layer (6) above the first adaptation layer (5), and a second adaptation layer (7) above the electrically conductive layer (6). The layer thickness of in each case one of the electrically conductive layers (6) can be 5 nm to 25 nm, the total layer thickness of all the electrically conductive layers (6) can be 20 nm to 100 nm. At least one layer (4) of highly refractive material which is arranged between two electrically conductive ...

COATED NON-METALLIC SHEET HAVING A BRUSHED METAL APPEARANCE,AND COATINGS FOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

An article includes a substrate, e.g. a glass sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface having a textured surface to pr ovide a predetermined pattern on the second surface of the substrate, and an overlay, e.g. a coating over the pattern. The percent of visible light tran smittance, and percent visible light reflectance, of the substrate and the o verlay is selected such that the pattern is visible when the article is view ed through one of the surfaces of the substrate or overlay. In one non-limit ing embodiment, the substrate is glass and the article has a metallic appear ance. In another non-limiting embodiment, the overlay is a transparent coati ng deposited on the second surface of the glass sheet into grooves of the pa ttern. Other non-limiting embodiments include the substrate having a Delta % haze of greater than 15%, and a protective overcoat over the coating. ...

HIGH INFRARED REFLECTION COATINGS

The invention provides low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective o infrared radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions which may each comprise silver.

IMPROVED HIGH TRANSMITTANCE, LOW EMISSIVITY COATINGS FOR SUBSTRATES

... 2132951 9319936 PCTABS00027 The present invention provides a coating for a transparent substrate which exhibits a neutral color through a wide range of angles of incidence of light. The coating employs a base coat (20) adjacent to the transparent substrate (10) having a thickness of no more than about 275 Angstroms and may include two reflective metal layers (30, 50) having an intermediate layer of an anti-reflective metal oxide therebetween (40) and an outer anti-reflective layer of metal oxide (60) over the second reflective metal layer (50). If so desired, the coating of the invention may include an abrasive-resistant overcoat as its outer most layer (70). This overcoat is desirably formed of an abrasive-resistant metal oxide, such as zinc oxide, applied at thickness which does not significantly affect the optical properties of said coated substrate.

GLASS WINDSHIELD FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH COMBINED CAPABILITIES OF SUN RADIATION SCREEN AND IMAGE COMBINER

ABRASION-RESISTANT OVERCOAT FOR COATED SUBSTRATES

The present invention provides a high transmittance, low emissivity film sta ck having an overcoat of an oxide of a metal chosen from the group of zinc, tin , indium, or bismuth, or an alloy including one or more of these metals, the oxide being applied in a thickness sufficiently low as to have no significant affect upon the optical properties of the coated substrate. That is, if the overcoat is lost through abrasion or chemical attack, the loss will not significantly affect the optical properties of the coating . The resulting film stack exhibits significantly enhanced durability as compared to a film stack without such an overcoat. In a preferred embodiment, a film stack of the invention includes at least one reflective metal layer, an outer, scratch-resistant: metal oxide overcoat, and a metal oxide layer between the silver layer and the overcoat which is less scratch-resistant than the overcoat.

METAL COATED SUBSTRATES

A coated substrate for use in a glazing panel or optical filter to impart solar screening properties thereto while avoiding an aesthetically unattractive purple colour in reflection is provided by the presence on the substrate of a stack of coating layers comprising (i) a layer of dielectric material, (ii) a layer o f a metal selected from silver, gold, copper and alloys of one or more thereof, and (iii) a further layer of dielectric material, characterised in that the layer (i) of dielectric material is a composite layer which includes a sub-layer of a selectively absorbent material with a refractive index of at least 1.4, a spectral absorption index k.lambda. of at least 0.4 in the range 380 < .lambda. < 450 nm a nd presenting a ratio k380 < .lambda. < 450 nm/k650 < .lambda. < 760 NM > 2. ...

COATED ARTICLES

Multilayer high transmittance, low emissivity coatings on transparent substrates feature a special antireflective base film of at least two parts on the substrate-near side of a metallic, reflective film. A first of the two parts is in contact with the metallic film. This first film-part has crystalline properties for causing the metallic film to deposit in a low resistivity configuration. The second of the two film-parts supports the first part and is preferably amorphous. Coated articles of the invention also feature, in combination with the above-mentioned base film or independently thereof, a newly discovered, particularly advantageous subrange of thicker primer films for coated glass that can be thermally processed for tempering, heat strengthening, or bending.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines festhaftenden elektrisch leitenden und lötfähigen metallischen Ueberzuges auf festen anorganischen, nicht metallischen Trägerkörpern

Vitrage à transmission calorifique atténuée

WAERMEREFLEKTIERENDE, 20 BIS 60% DES SICHTBAREN LICHTES DURCHLASSENDE FENSTERSCHEIBE.

Vitrage protecteur comportant une feuille d'un matériau transparent coloré

GLAZING-SPECTRAL SELECTIVE TRANSMISSION AND REFLECTION.

Mirror mfr. using metallic layers on transparent substrate - by applying metallic layers and protective varnish to edges and top surface, preventing defects

Mfr. comprises applying a metal layer e.g. silver to a glass substrate, and applying a second metal layer e.g. copper, to protect the edges. One or two layers of varnish are added, also covering the edges. After the glass is cut to size, the edges are ground and polished, and the surfaces are mechanically or chemically cleaned ready for applying the metal and varnish layers. The mirror is dried and cooled. ADVANTAGE - Prevents faults and deterioration.

Metal coated substrate.

Transparent glazing sun protection.

Physical- or chemical-vapour deposition coating of glass surfaces

In a PVD or CVD process for coating a glass surface, the novelty is that, for forming a gastight constructional and/or optical element comprising two or more spaced wall elements, the peripheral edge of at least one side face of each wall element is bonded with a metallic bond layer. Also claimed are (i) use of the process for prodn. of the constructional and/or optical element; and (ii) a constructional and/or optical element consisting of at least two spaced glass wall elements (2, 3) which are edge-sealed to form a gastight intermediate space (5), the novelty being that the bond layer (4) - coated edge at the periphery of at least one side face of each wall element (2, 3) is coated with a solderable metal as a barrier layer (6) or the barrier layer (6) is formed with a solderable surface at the side opposite from the bond layer (4).

Physical- or chemical-vapour deposition coating of glass surfaces

In a PVD or CVD process for coating a glass surface, the novelty is that, for forming a gastight constructional and/or optical element comprising two or more spaced wall elements, the peripheral edge of at least one side face of each wall element is bonded with a metallic bond layer. Also claimed are (i) use of the process for prodn. of the constructional and/or optical element; and (ii) a constructional and/or optical element consisting of at least two spaced glass wall elements (2, 3) which are edge-sealed to form a gastight intermediate space (5), the novelty being that the bond layer (4) coated edge at the periphery of at least one side face of each wall element (2, 3) is coated with a solderable metal as a barrier layer (6) or the barrier layer (6) is formed with a solderable surface at the side opposite from the bond layer (4).

GLASS PANEL, INCLUDING FIRST GLASS SHEET, AT LEAST, PARTIALLY COATED WITH CONDUCTIVE COATING

SUN-PROTECTIVE GLAZING ELEMENT OF

SUBSTRATE, PROVIDED WITH FINELY SLOINOI SYSTEM WITH THERMAL PROPERTIES AND INTERMEDIATE SUBSTEKhIOMETRIChESKIM LAYER

LAMINATED GLAZING ELEMENT FOR PROTECTION FROM SUN

Coated article with low-e coating including tin oxide inclusive layer(s) with additional metal(s)

Product with coating

Semi-reflecting glaze with semi-conductor layer - of pref tin oxide, indium oxide or titanium nitride applied on film of gold, silver or copper

MIRROR HAS DEPHASING

COVERED TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE Of AT LEAST a THIN LAYER

Method for realization per vacuum evaporation of a metal coating adherent, electrically conducting and being able to be brazed, on a strong foundation, and nonmetal, for example glass or ceramic matter

COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR REFLECTING OR TRANSMITTING HEAT, SET USING [...] SUCH STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY.

TRANSPARENCIES PLATE

Glazing transmission properties varying with the incidence.

FRONT ELECTRODE FOR SOLAR CELL WITH ANTI-REFLECTING COATING.

HEAT?REFLECTING WINDOW PANE

PROCEDE DE REVETEMENT D'UN MATERIAU ISOLANT, ET MATERIAU OBTENU PAR CE PROCEDE

PROCEDE DE REVETEMENT D'UN MATERIAU ISOLANT ET MATERIAU OBTENU PAR CE PROCEDE. SELON L'INVENTION, ON DEPOSE UN REVETEMENT COMPRENANT AU MOINS UNE COUCHE DE NITRURE DE TITANE. SELON UNE VARIANTE, ON DEPOSE D'ABORD UNE COUCHE D'ACCROCHAGE 12 PUIS LA COUCHE 14 DE NITRURE DE TITANE ET ENFIN UNE COUCHE D'OR SUPERFICIELLE 16. LE MATERIAU ISOLANT PEUT ETRE LA SILICE. APPLICATION A LA REALISATION DE CIRCUITS ELECTRONIQUES EN COUCHES MINCES, DESTINES NOTAMMENT AUX HYPERFREQUENCES ET AU REVETEMENT DES FIBRES OPTIQUES.

FILTER OPTICAL INTERFERENTIAL PROTECTION AGAINST THE INFRA-RED RADIATIONS AND APPLICATION

Improvement to methods of metallising non-metallic surfaces

Procédé pour la métallisation galvanoplastique de surfaces non métalliques, comportant la création préalable sur cette surface d'un revêtement conducteur, caractérisé en ce que, en vue de la création de ce revêtement conducteur, on applique dans un premier temps, sur cette surface, une couche d'une suspension de poudre dans un solvant organique, puis on laisse évaporer ce solvant et, dans un second temps, on pulvérise par dessus le revêtement de poudre de bronze résultant, un aérosol d'une solution de graphite colloïdal dans un solvant organique, de préférence le même que le précédent, que l'on laisse évaporer pour obtenir le revêtement mixte.

Glaze heat protection, not forming remains

박막형 적외선 흡수체 제조방법

... 본 발명에 따른 박막형 적외선 흡수체 제조방법은 (a) 글라스 기판을 준비하는 단계; (b) 글라스 기판 표면에 Ti를 증착하여 금속층을 형성시키는 단계; (c) 금속층 표면에 MgF2를 증착하여 유전체층을 형성시키는 단계; 및 (d) Ti와 MgF2의 증착을 복수 회 반복 수행하여, 금속층과 유전체층를 복층으로 형성하는 단계;를 포함하여, 적외선 흡수율을 95%이상으로 향상킬 수 있는 효과가 있다.

Method of Promoting Adherence of a Metal Film Deposited on a Glass Substrate in an Electronic Device

온도 제어를 이용하여 형성된 금속 아일랜드 층(들)을 포함하는 코팅된 물품, 및/또는 이의 제조 방법

... 특정 실시예는 기판(예컨대 유리 또는 다른 기판) 상에 형성되는 금속 아일랜드 층(MILs)의 목적하는 패턴의 적합성 및/또는 균일성을 개선하기 위한 기술 및/또는 관련 제품에 관한 것이다. 특정 실시예는 레이저 또는 다른 에너지원 또는 자기장 보조 기술을 사용하여 MIL을 형성하고, 그렇지 않으면 예컨대 MIL이 바람직한 구성으로부터 벗어나게 할 가능성이 있는 비균일성을 보상한다. 예컨대, 레이저 또는 다른 에너지원은 기판 상에 열을 도입하고, 펄스화된 레이저 증착을 가능하게 하며, 증착될 MIL 금속을 포함하는 타겟을 래스터링, MIL이 형성될 기판 등을 래스터링할 수 있다. 이러한 및/또는 다른 기술은, 예컨대 기판의 내포된 비균일성을 보상함으로써 및/또는 MIL이 형성되는 방식에서 비균일성을 선택적으로 형성함으로써 MIL이 목적하는 패턴으로 기판 상에 형성될 수 있도록 이용될 수 있다.

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS,DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

글레이징 기판 상에 층 또는 층의 스택을 선택적으로 패턴화하는 방법

... 본 발명은 글레이징 기판 상에 무기질 장식용 층(들)을 퇴적시키는 방법으로서, 기판 표면의 전부가 아닌 일부에 본질적으로 유기질 코팅을 패턴으로 퇴적시키고, 이렇게 코팅된 기판 상에 하나 이상의 무기질 장식용 층들을 퇴적시키고, 그 결과물을 열처리하여 유기질 코팅을 연소시키고, 이어서, 상기 코팅 및 이를 피복하는 무기질 장식용 층(들)을 천으로 및/또는 기체 흐름 하에서 닦아내고/거나 세척함으로써, 유기질 코팅된 패턴의 네가티브에 대응하는 패턴을 가지는 (하나 이상의) 무기질 장식용 층(들)을 얻는 것으로 구성되는 단계들을 포함하는 방법, 이 방법의 중간 생성물, 및 이 방법에 의해 얻어진 글레이징의, 패턴으로 배열된 투명 영역을 포함하는 장식용 미러로서의 용도에 관한 것이다.

Photoelectric conversion element

Provided is a photoelectric conversion element provided with: an active layer; and a metal-based particle assembly layer, which is a layer comprising a particle assembly in which 30 or more metal-based particles are arranged two-dimensionally so as to be set at a distance from each other, the metal-based particles having an average particle diameter in a range of 10 to 1600 nm, an average height in a range of 5 to 500 nm, and an aspect ratio in a range of 0.5 to 8, and being arranged so that the average distance between adjacent metal-based particles is in a range of 1 to 150 nm. This photoelectric conversion element exhibits a high conversion efficiency due to field enhancement by the metal-based particle assembly layer.

High quality reflectance coatings

Low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective to infrared-radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each include silver.

HEAT-TREATED MATERIAL HAVING LOW RESISTIVITY AND IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

A material includes a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers including at least one silver-based functional metallic layer, at least one zinc-based metallic layer, located above and/or below a silver-based functional metallic layer, and at least one nickel oxide-based layer located above and/or below this silver-based functional metallic layer and separated from this layer by at least one crystallized dielectric layer. 1. A material comprising a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers comprising at least one silver-based functional metallic layer and at least two dielectric coatings , each dielectric coating including at least one dielectric layer , so that each silver-based functional metallic layer is disposed between two dielectric coatings , at least one zinc-based metallic layer, located above and/or below a silver-based functional metallic layer,', 'at least one nickel oxide-based layer located above and/or below the silver-based functional metallic layer and separated from the layer by at least one crystallized dielectric layer., 'wherein the stack comprises2. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stack comprises a zinc oxide-based crystallized dielectric layer located below and in contact with the at least one nickel oxide-based layer.3. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the dielectric coating located directly below the silver-based functional metallic layer includes a zinc oxide-based crystallized dielectric layer claim 1 , located between the silver-based functional metallic layer and the nickel oxide-based layer.4. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one nickel oxide-based layer is located in the dielectric coating which is located directly below the silver-based functional metallic layer.5. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stack comprises the sequence:an oxide-based crystallized layer,a nickel oxide-based layer located above and in contact with the oxide-based ...

REFLECTIVE PANEL

The invention concerns reflective opaque panels that can be used as facing panels or decorative panels. They consist of a substrate coated with a stack of layers comprising, in the following order, at least (i) a transparent substrate (S), (ii) a first dielectric layer which is a high refractive index dielectric layer (H), (iii) a second dielectric layer which is a low refractive index dielectric layer (L), and (vi) a single chromium-based layer. 1) A substrate coated with a stack of layers comprising , in order , at least:i. a transparent substrate (S);{'b': '1', 'ii. a first dielectric layer which is a high refractive index dielectric layer (H);'}{'b': '1', 'iii. a second dielectric layer which is a low refractive index dielectric layer (L); and'}iv. a single chromium-based layer (C) having a geometric thickness of the comprised between 15 and 70 nm.221) The coated substrate as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a third dielectric layer (H) which is a high refractive index layer in between the second dielectric layer (L) and the single chromium-based layer (C).322) The coated substrate as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that it comprises a fourth dielectric layer (L) which is a low refractive index dielectric layer in between the third dielectric layer (H) and the single chromium-based layer (C).4) The coated substrate as claimed in to claim 2 , characterized in that the chromium-based layer (C) essentially consists of chromium.512) The coated substrate as claimed in any preceding claim claim 2 , characterized in that the high refractive index dielectric layer(s) (H claim 2 , H) comprise(s) a material having an absorption coefficient k at a wavelength of 550 nm lower than 0.1 claim 2 , and a refractive index n at a wavelength of 550 nm comprised between 2.1 and 2.8.612) The coated substrate as claimed in any preceding claim claim 2 , characterized in that the low refractive index dielectric layer(s) (L claim 2 , L) comprise(s) a material ...

A low-e coating which is applicable to laminated automotive glasses

The present invention is related to a triple silver low-e coating and developed with electrically conductive and heatable characteristic in order to be used on the second or third surfaces of laminated automobile glasses.

IG WINDOW UNIT HAVING TRIPLE SILVER COATING AND DIELECTRIC COATING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF GLASS SUBSTRATE

An insulating glass (IG) window unit including first and second glass substrates that are spaced apart from each other. At least one of the glass substrate has a triple silver low-emissivity (low-E) coating on one major side thereof, and a dielectric coating for improving angular stability on the other major side thereof 113-. (canceled)14. An insulating glass (IG) widow unit comprising:first and second glass substrates;wherein the first glass substrate supports a low-E coating and an angular reduction dielectric coating on respective opposite major surfaces thereof, respectively;wherein the low-E coating comprises a plurality of infrared (IR) reflecting layers, wherein at least a first dielectric layer of the low-E coating is provided between at least first and second of the IR reflecting layers;wherein the angular reduction dielectric coating, which is on a side of the first glass substrate opposite the low-E coating, comprises a plurality of high index and low index layers, wherein at least one high index layer of the angular reduction dielectric coating comprises an oxide of titanium and/or niobium; andwherein the low-E coating and the angular reduction dielectric coating are configured so that the IG window unit has a AC value of no greater than 3.0 as viewed from an exterior of the IG window unit across a range of angles of at least 85 degrees from a normal viewing angle which is perpendicular to the IG window unit, and {'br': None, 'i': C', 'a−a', 'b−b, 'sub': o', 'o, 'sup': 2', '2', '1/2, 'Δ=[()+[()]'}, 'wherein AC is defined as'}{'sub': o', 'o, 'where “a” is an a* color value at the normal viewing angle, and “a” is an a* color viewing angle at the off-axis viewing angle, “b” is a b* color value at the normal viewing angle, and “b” is a b* color viewing angle at the off-axis viewing angle.'}15. The IG window unit of claim 14 , wherein the low-E coating and the dielectric coating are configured so that the IG window unit has an LSG value of at least 2.2 claim ...

NICKEL-ALUMINUM BLOCKER FILM MULTIPLE CAVITY CONTROLLED TRANSMISSION COATING

The invention provides a glazing sheet and a coating on the glazing sheet. The coating comprises, in sequence moving outwardly from the glazing sheet, a dielectric base coat comprising oxide film, nitride film, or oxynitride film, a first infrared-reflective layer, a first nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the first infrared-reflective layer, a first dielectric spacer coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the first nickel-aluminum blocker layer, a second infrared-reflective layer, a second nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the second infrared-reflective layer, a second dielectric spacer coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the second nickel-aluminum blocker layer, a third infrared-reflective layer, a third nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the third infrared-reflective layer, and a dielectric top coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the third nickel-aluminum blocker layer. Also provided are methods of depositing such a coating. 1. A multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating on a substrate , the substrate being a sheet of glass , the multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating comprising three infrared-reflective layers and a nickel-aluminum blocker film such that the multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating includes at least one contiguous sequence of , moving outwardly away from the substrate , a zinc tin oxide film , a silver or silver-containing film , and the nickel-aluminum blocker film.2. The multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating of wherein the multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating has only one nickel-aluminum blocker film.3. The multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating of wherein the contiguous sequence further comprises an oxide film directly over the nickel-aluminum blocker film.4. The multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating of wherein said multiple-cavity controlled transmission coating has been heat-treated in air claim 1 , and nickel metal ...

GLASS PANEL COMPRISING A SOLAR CONTROL LAYER

The invention relates to a solar control glass panel comprising, on at least one of the surfaces of a glass substrate, a multilayer stack including at least one solar radiation absorption layer, and dielectric coatings surrounding said solar radiation absorption layer. According to the invention, the solar radiation absorption layer is a metal alloy layer made from zirconium and chromium. The multilayer stack includes, between the substrate and the solar radiation absorption layer, as well as on top of the solar radiation absorption layer, at least one coating made of a dielectric material made from a compound selected from among silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, mixed aluminum/silicon nitrides, silicon oxynitride, and aluminum oxynitride. The invention is particularly useful as a motor vehicle glass panel, particularly for the roof, as a building glass panel, or as a household stove door. 1. A solar-control glazing , comprisingon at least one surface of a glass substrate a multilayer stack comprising a solar radiation-absorbing layer and dielectric coatings surrounding said sunlight-absorbing layer,whereinthe solar radiation-absorbing layer is a metal alloy layer based on zirconium and chromium,the multilayer stack further comprises, between the substrate and the solar radiation-absorbing layer, and also over the solar radiation-absorbing layer, at least one coating made of dielectric material based on a compound selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, a mixed aluminum-silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride and aluminum oxynitride.2. The glazing of claim 1 , wherein the solar radiation-absorbing layer comprises from 25% to 75% by weight of zirconium.3. The glazing of claim 2 , wherein the solar radiation-absorbing layer comprises from 45% to 65% by weight of zirconium.4. The glazing of claim 1 , wherein the solar radiation-absorbing layer has a geometrical thickness of ...

DEPOSITION METHODS FOR HIGH QUALITY REFLECTANCE COATINGS

Low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective to infrared-radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each include silver. 1. A method for depositing film onto a glass sheet , the method comprising:a) providing a coater having an extended series of sputtering chambers and a path of substrate travel extending through the sputtering chambers, the coater including downward coating equipment mounted above the path of substrate travel, the extended series of sputtering chambers including at least 60 sputtering chambers, at least some of the sputtering chambers being adapted for downward sputtering and including upper sputtering targets mounted above the path of substrate travel;b) conveying the glass sheet along the path of substrate travel in a generally horizontal orientation wherein a top major surface of the glass sheet is oriented upwardly and a bottom major surface of the glass sheet is oriented downwardly; andc) operating the downward coating equipment to deposit upon the top major surface of the glass sheet a coating including a sequence of at least seven film regions comprising, moving outwardly from the top major surface of the glass sheet, a first transparent dielectric film region, a first infrared-reflective film region comprising silver, a second transparent dielectric film region, a second infrared-reflective film region comprising silver, a third transparent dielectric film region, a third infrared-reflective film region comprising silver, and a fourth transparent dielectric film region;the method comprising depositing said at least seven film regions in a single pass of the glass sheet through the coater, and wherein during this single pass the glass sheet is conveyed at a conveyance rate of 300 inches per minute or faster.2. The method of wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third infrared-reflective film regions comprising silver are each deposited at a thickness of between about 50 angstroms and ...

OPTICAL DEVICE FABRICATION

Transparent conductive coatings are polished using particle slurries in combination with mechanical shearing force, such as a polishing pad. Substrates having transparent conductive coatings that are too rough and/or have too much haze, such that the substrate would not produce a suitable optical device, are polished using methods described herein. The substrate may be tempered prior to, or after, polishing. The polished substrates have low haze and sufficient smoothness to make high-quality optical devices. 1. A method of fabricating an electrochromic window , the method comprising:a) mechanically polishing a surface of a first transparent conducting layer disposed on a glass substrate;b) fabricating an electrochromic device on the first transparent conducting layer, wherein the electrochromic device comprises an electrochromic layer, a counter electrode layer and a second transparent conducting oxide layer; andc) tempering the glass substrate prior to a) or prior to b).2. The method of claim 1 , wherein mechanically polishing reduces haze to less than 1%.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glass substrate is tempered prior to b).4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the glass substrate is tempered prior to a).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transparent conducting layer is a tin oxide based material.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the tin oxide based material comprises fluorinated tin oxide.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) includes an abrasive preparation comprising particles having a Mohs hardness scale factor of at least 9.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the abrasive preparation comprises one or both of alumina carborundum.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the abrasive preparation is an alumina slurry having an average particle diameter of 250 nm or greater.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the average particle diameter is about 1 μM.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) is performed for between about 10 minutes and about 90 minutes.12. The ...

Articles including anticondensation and/or low-e coatings and/or methods of making the same

Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to articles including anticondensation and/or low-E coatings that are exposed to an external environment, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, the anticondensation and/or low-E coatings may be survivable in an outside environment. The coatings also may have a sufficiently low sheet resistance and hemispherical emissivity such that the glass surface is more likely to retain heat from the interior area, thereby reducing (and sometimes completely eliminating) the presence condensation thereon. The articles of certain example embodiments may be, for example, skylights, vehicle windows or windshields, IG units, VIG units, refrigerator/freezer doors, and/or the like.

Protective Layer Over a Functional Coating

The invention is directed to protective layers that protect functional layers applied over a substrate. The protective layer has a first protective film over at least a portion of the functional layer. The first protective film is titania, alumina, zinc oxide, tin oxide, zirconia, silica or mixtures thereof. A second protective film over at least a portion of the first protective film. The second protective film contains titania and alumina and is an outermost film.

LOW-E MATCHABLE COATED ARTICLES HAVING ABSORBER FILM AND CORRESPONDING METHODS

A low-E coating has good color stability (a low ΔE* value) upon heat treatment (HT). Thermal stability may be improved by the provision of an as-deposited crystalline or substantially crystalline layer of or including zinc oxide, doped with at least one dopant (e.g., Sn), immediately under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver; and/or by the provision of at least one dielectric layer of or including an oxide of zirconium. These have the effect of significantly improving the coating's thermal stability (i.e., lowering the ΔE* value). An absorber film may be designed to adjust visible transmission and provide desirable coloration, while maintaining durability and/or thermal stability. The dielectric layer (e.g., of or including an oxide of Zr) may be sputter-deposited so as to have a monoclinic phase in order to improve thermal stability.

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING ABSORBING LAYERS FOR LOW FILM SIDE REFLECTANCE AND LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

Absorbing layers of a low-emissivity (low-E) coating are designed to cause the coating to have a reduced film side reflectance which is advantageous for aesthetic purposes. In certain embodiments, the absorbing layers are metallic or substantially metallic (e.g., NiCr or NiCrN) and are each provided between first and second nitride layers (e.g., silicon nitride based layers) in order to reduce or prevent oxidation of the absorbing layers during optional heat treatment thermal tempering, heat bending, and/or heat strengthening). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, other types of windows, etc. 122-. (canceled)23. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver, wherein said IR reflecting layers are spaced apart from one another by at least one dielectric layer that is located therebetween, and wherein the first IR reflecting layer is located closer to the glass substrate than is the second IR reflecting layer;a first absorption layer comprising Zr located such that the first absorption layer is located between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer,a second absorption layer comprising Zr located such that both the first and second IR reflecting layers are located between the glass substrate and the second absorption layer,wherein the first absorption layer and the second absorption layer are each sandwiched between and contacting dielectric layers;wherein each of the first and second absorption layers comprises from 0-10% oxygen (atomic %) and from 1-15% nitrogen (atomic %);wherein said coated article has a visible transmission of from about 20-43%, measured monolithically; and{'sub': f', 'g, 'wherein, measured monolithically, the coated article has a visible film side reflectance (RY) that is lower than its visible glass side reflectance ( ...

Multilayer heat rejection coating

There is provided a multilayer coating comprising a plurality of layers comprising a) one or more layers of an elemental transition metal; b) one or more layers of an elemental metalloid; and c) two or more layers of an oxide; characterized in that the transition metal and metalloid layers are between the oxide layers and the plurality of layers does not need to contain an additional transparent conductive film (TCF). The multilayer coatings show high transparency in the visible light range combined with heat shielding without the need of transparent conductive oxide which have been previously used to achieve these properties. The multilayers can be produced with conventional physical vapour deposition methods on glass and polymer substrates. The coatings may therefore be used for applications on windows, plastic sheets and window shields. The invention relates also to the process for making the multilayer coatings, articles comprising them and their use in building and other applications.

Coated article with low-e coating including tin oxide inclusive layer(s) with additional metal(s)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc.

SOLAR-CONTROL GLAZING UNIT COMPRISING A LAYER OF A ZINC AND COPPER ALLOY

A glazing unit with solar-control properties, includes at least one glass substrate on which a multilayer is deposited, the multilayer including a layer made of an alloy including zinc and copper, in which alloy the Zn/(Cu+Zn) atomic ratio is higher than 35% and lower than 65%. 1. A glazing unit with solar-control properties , comprising at least one glass substrate on which a multilayer is deposited , said multilayer comprising a layer made of a metal alloy comprising zinc and copper , in which alloy the Zn/(Cu+Zn) atomic ratio is higher than 35% and lower than 65% , and in which the copper and zinc represent in total at least 80 at % of the metal elements present in the alloy.2. The glazing unit with solar-control properties as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a layer made of an alloy comprising zinc and copper in which the Zn/(Cu+Zn) atomic ratio is higher than 45% and lower than 60%.3. The glazing unit with solar-control properties as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a thickness of said alloy layer is comprised between 5 and 35 nanometers.4. The glazing unit with solar-control properties as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the copper and zinc represent in total at least 90 at % of the metal elements present in the alloy.5. The glazing unit with solar-control properties as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the alloy comprises only zinc claim 1 , copper and unavoidable impurities.6. The glazing unit with solar-control properties as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said multilayer does not comprise layers made of precious metals.7. The glazing unit with solar-control properties as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the multilayer consists of the following layers in succession claim 1 , from the surface of the glass substrate:one or more lower protective layers for protecting a functional layer from the migration of alkali-metal ions originating from the glass substrate, of geometric thickness, in total, comprised between 5 and 150 nm;said alloy layer; andone or more upper protective ...

INORGANIC POLARIZING PLATE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

Disclosed is an inorganic polarizing plate that exhibits improved heat resistance while suppressing an increase in lead time resulting from addition of process steps and an increase in costs. An inorganic polarizing plate 1 includes: a substrate () transparent to light having a wavelength within a used band; a plurality of linear reflective film layers () arranged on the substrate () at pitches smaller than the wavelength of the light within the used band; a plurality of dielectric film layers () arranged on the corresponding reflective film layers (); and a plurality of absorptive film layers () arranged on the corresponding dielectric film layers (). Each of the absorptive film layers () includes: a property-oriented layer (); and a heat-resistance-oriented layer () made of the same material as the property-oriented layer () and having an extinction coefficient greater than an extinction coefficient of the property-oriented layer (). 1. An inorganic polarizing plate comprising:a substrate transparent to light having a wavelength within a used band;a plurality of linear reflective film layers arranged on the substrate at pitches smaller than the wavelength of the light within the used band;a plurality of first dielectric film layers arranged on the corresponding reflective film layers; anda plurality of absorptive film layers arranged on the corresponding first dielectric film layers, whereineach of the absorptive film layers comprises a first absorptive film layer and a second absorptive film layer made of the same material as the first absorptive film layer and having an extinction coefficient greater than an extinction coefficient of the first absorptive film layer.2. The inorganic polarizing plate according to claim 1 , wherein the second absorptive film layer is arranged on the first absorptive film layer.3. The inorganic polarizing plate according to claim 1 , wherein the second absorptive film layer has a refractive index that differs from a refractive index ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article comprising a coating supported by a glass substrate , with the coating comprising:a dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver on the glass substrate and over at least the dielectric layer;a barrier layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer;another barrier layer comprising Nb and Zr over the barrier layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo; andanother dielectric layer on the glass substrate located over at least the another barrier layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the article comprises only one IR reflecting layer.29. An insulated glass (IG) unit claim 27 , comprising: the coated article of ; and a second substrate substantially parallel and spaced apart from the coated article; and a spacer system.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the barrier layer comprising claim 27 , by % metal claim 27 , 54-58 wt. % Ni claim 27 , 20-22.5 wt. % Cr claim 27 , and 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo claim 27 , is oxided.31. The coated article of claim 27 , further comprising a layer comprising an oxide of zirconium over at least said another dielectric layer.32. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein said another barrier layer comprising Nb and Zr directly contacts the ...

Transfer-free method for forming graphene layer

The present invention relates to a transfer-free method for forming a graphene layer, in which a high-quality graphene layer having excellent crystallinity can be easily formed over a large area at low temperature by a transfer-free process so that it can be applied directly to a base substrate, which is used in a transparent electrode, a semiconductor device or the like, without requiring a separate transfer process, and to an electrical device comprising a graphene layer formed by the method. More specifically, the transfer-free method for forming a graphene layer comprises the steps of: depositing a Ti layer having a thickness of 3-20 m on a base substrate by sputtering; and growing graphene on the deposited Ti layer by chemical vapor deposition.

SUBSTRATE PROVIDED WITH A STACK HAVING THERMAL PROPERTIES AND AN ABSORBENT LAYER

A substrate coated on one of its faces with a stack of thin layers having reflection properties in the infrared and/or in solar radiation, including two metallic functional layers, in particular on the basis of silver. Each of the metallic functional layers is disposed between two dielectric coatings. The coating includes at least two absorbent layers which absorb solar radiation in the visible part of the spectrum, which is disposed at least in two different dielectric coatings. 1. A substrate coated with a stack of thin layers forming a functional coating which is constructed and arranged to act on solar radiation and/or infrared radiation , said functional coating comprising two metallic functional layers , each disposed between two dielectric coatings , so as to comprise at least the sequence of layers—first dielectric coating Di1/first metallic functional layer F1/second dielectric coating Di2/second metallic functional layer F2/third dielectric coating Di3—starting from the substrate , each dielectric coating comprising at least one layer of dielectric material , wherein the functional coating comprises at least two absorbent layers which absorb in the visible region , disposed at least in two different dielectric coatings.2. The coated substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two absorbent layers are separated from the two metallic functional layers by at least one dielectric layer claim 1 , a geometric thickness of all the dielectric layers separating each absorbent layer from a metallic functional layer greater than or equal to 5 nm.3. The coated substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the coated substrate comprises at least one absorbent layer in the first dielectric coating.4. The coated substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the coated substrate comprises at least one absorbent layer in the second dielectric coating.5. The coated substrate according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one absorbent layer located in the second dielectric ...

LOW EMISSIVITY COATINGS, GLASS SURFACES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A substrate having a coating is disclosed. The coating is formed of a plurality of layers. A base layer of the plurality of layers includes an alloy, and at least two additional layers include silver. A coating for a substrate is also disclosed. A method of coating a substrate is further disclosed. 1. An insulating glass unit comprising:a first pane of glass;a second pane of glass;a sealing element disposed between the first pane of glass and the second pane of glass, wherein the sealing element seals around a plurality of peripheral edges of the first pane of glass and the second pane of glass to form a chamber therebetween; anda coating applied to one or more of the first pane of glass or the second pane of glass, the coating comprising a plurality of layers, wherein a base layer of the plurality of layers is disposed directly on the first pane of glass or the second pane of glass and includes a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy and wherein two additional layers of the coating include silver.2. The insulating glass unit of claim 1 , wherein the nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy comprises nickel claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , one or more of niobium or tantalum claim 1 , and iron.3. The insulating glass unit of claim 1 , wherein the nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy comprises at least about 58 weight % nickel claim 1 , about 20 weight % to 23 weight % chromium claim 1 , about 8 weight % to 10 weight % molybdenum claim 1 , about 3.15 weight % to 4.15 weight % of one or more of niobium or tantalum claim 1 , and less than about 5 weight % iron.5. The insulating glass unit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of layers comprises claim 1 , from the one or more of the first pane of glass or the second pane of glass outwardly:the base layer having a thickness of between about 20 Å and about 50 Å;a first metal layer including silver and having a thickness ranging from about 140 Å to about 180 Å;a first barrier layer having a thickness ranging from about 20 Å ...

HIGH INFRARED REFLECTION COATINGS, THIN FILM COATING DEPOSITION METHODS AND ASSOCIATED TECHNOLOGIES

The invention provides low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective of infrared radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each comprise silver. 1. A first pane having opposed first and second major surfaces , the first pane being part of a multiple-pane insulating glazing unit that includes a second pane , wherein the multiple-pane insulating glazing unit has at least one between-pane space , wherein at least one of the first and second panes has a coated interior surface that is exposed to a between-pane space of the multiple-pane insulating glazing unit , said coated interior surface bearing a low-emissivity coating that includes , from said interior surface outward:a) a first transparent dielectric film region;b) a first infrared-reflection film region;c) a second transparent dielectric film region;d) a second infrared-reflection film region;e) a third transparent dielectric film region;f) a third infrared-reflection film region; andg) a fourth transparent dielectric film region;the first, second, and third transparent dielectric film regions each being a single layer of a single transparent dielectric material;the first, second, and third infrared-reflection film regions each consisting of silver combined with no more than about 5% of another metal selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum, and palladium;the low-emissivity coating comprising one or more nitride or oxynitride films; andthe low-emissivity coating having a sheet resistance of less than 1.4 ohms/square.2. The first pane of wherein the sheet resistance of the low-emissivity coating is about 1.25-1.3 ohms/square.3. The first pane of wherein the one or more nitride or oxynitride films comprise silicon nitride and/or silicon oxynitride.4. The first pane of wherein the low-emissivity coating has a total physical thickness of greater than 1 claim 1 ,750 angstroms.5. The first pane of wherein the low-emissivity coating has a total physical thickness ...

COATING HAVING SOLAR CONTROL PROPERTIES FOR A SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEPOSITING SAID COATING ON THE SUBSTRATE

The present invention relates to coating glass for architectural or automotive use, either monolithic or laminated, having solar control properties. The coating consists of several layers of different metal oxide semiconductors (TiO, ZnO, ZrO, SnO, AlO) and a layer of metallic nanoparticles, which when superimposed on a pre-established order give the glass solar control properties. In particular the use of protective layers of n-type semiconductors around the metallic nanoparticles layer. It also relates to the method for obtaining the coating by means of the aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition technique, using precursor solutions containing an organic or inorganic salt (acetates, acetylacetonates, halides, nitrates) of the applicable elements and an appropriate solvent (water, alcohol, acetone, acetylacetone, etc.). The synthesis is performed at a temperature between 100 and 600° C. depending on the material to be deposited. A nebulizer converts the precursor solution into an aerosol which is submitted with a gas to the substrate surface, where due to the temperature the thermal decomposition of the precursor occurs and the deposition of each layer of the coating occurs. 1. A coating having solar control properties for a substrate , comprising: at least one layer of a coating formed by at least one semiconductor metal oxide; and at least one non-continuous layer of metallic nanoparticles , said non-continuous layer of metallic nanoparticles having a diameter in a range between 8 and 30 nm , providing to the substrate solar control properties , where the coating layers consisting of at least one metal oxide are deposited one below and another above of the layer of metallic nanoparticles.2. The coating having solar control properties of claim 1 , wherein the layer or layers of metallic nanoparticles is uniformly claim 1 , non-continuous and homogeneously distributed in the entire surface layer of the coating.3. (canceled)4. The coating having solar control ...

Solar Control Coating With Discontinuous Metal Layer

An architectural transparency includes a substrate; a first dielectric layer over at least a portion of the substrate, a first metallic layer over the first dielectric layer, a first primer layer over the first metallic layer, a second dielectric layer over the first primer layer, a second metallic layer over the second dielectric layer, a second primer layer over the second metallic layer, a third dielectric layer over the second primer layer, a third metallic layer over the third dielectric layer, a third primer layer over the third dielectric layer, and a fourth dielectric layer over the third primer layer. At least one of the metallic layers is a subcritical metallic layer. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate; and a first dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the substrate;', 'a first metallic layer over the first dielectric layer;', 'a second dielectric layer over the first metallic layer;', 'a second metallic layer over the second dielectric layer;', 'a third dielectric layer over the second metallic layer;', 'a third metallic layer over the third dielectric layer; and', 'wherein at least one of the metallic layers is a discontinuous metallic layer.', 'a fourth dielectric layer over the third metallic layer;'}], 'a coating over at least a portion of the substrate, the coating comprising2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous metallic layer has an effective thickness of less than 50 Å.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first dielectric layer claim 1 , the second dielectric layer claim 1 , the third dielectric layer claim 1 , or the fourth dielectric layer comprise a first film and a second film deposited over the first film.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the second dielectric layer and third dielectric layer comprise a first film claim 1 , a second film over the first film claim 1 , and a third film over the second film.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises a metal ...

Functional Coated Article

The invention refers to a process to produce a scratch resistant functional product comprising the following steps: 1) A Process to produce a scratch resistant functional product comprising the following steps:providing a flat glass substrate having a surface to be coated and [{'b': 11', '11', '11', '2', '4', '1', '3', '5, 'a functional layer stack (, ′, ″) comprising at least one metallic silver inclusive layer (, ) sandwiched between two dielectric layers (, , );'}, {'b': '6', 'a transition metal (TM) inclusive layer () comprising carbon in a molar amount, which at least in the region of a final surface of the TM inclusive layer equals at least the molar metal amount of the TM inclusive layer in the respective region;'}, {'b': '7', 'a hydrogen containing DLC (DLCH) layer () in direct contact to the final surface of the TM inclusive layer as an outermost layer of the coating.'}], 'depositing a multilayered coating on the surface in corresponding sequence coming from the surface2) The Process according to claim 1 , characterized in that the functional layer stack is a low-E stack and deposition of the low-E stack comprises in corresponding sequence{'b': '1', 'sputtering a target comprising or consisting of at least one of Ti, TiZr, Zr, TiNb, Nb, Sn, SnZn, Si, or Si:Al or its respective oxides in an reactive atmosphere containing at least one of nitrogen and oxygen to produce an oxidic, nitridic, or oxynitridic Ti, TiZr, Zr, TiNb, Nb, Sn or SnZn, Si or Si:Al, inclusive basic layer (′);'}{'b': '1', 'sub': x', 'x, 'optionally sputtering a target comprising or consisting of at least one of Zn, Zn:Al, SnZn, Ti, Ti:Al, Zr, TiZr or its respective oxides in an atmosphere containing at least one of an inert gas and oxygen to produce a seed layer (″), consisting of at least one of sub-stoichiometric zinc oxide (ZnO), sub-stoichiometric aluminum doped zinc oxide (ZnO:Al), respective tin-zinc oxide (SnZnOx), titanium oxide (TiOx), aluminum doped titanium oxide (TiOx:Al), ...

MICROCHIP AND FILM FORMING METHOD FOR METAL THIN FILM OF MICROCHIP

Disclosed herein are a microchip provided with a titanium oxide film between a glass substrate and a metal thin film; and a method for forming the metal thin film and the titanium oxide film on the glass substrate of the microchip. The microchip has a second microchip substrate that has the metal thin film inside a channel, and the titanium oxide film, which has a low extinction coefficient, is provided as a buffer layer between the substrate and the metal thin film such as a gold film. 1. A microchip comprising:a substrate made of glass on which metal thin film is formed;a channel formed in a space including the metal thin film; anda titanium oxide film provided between the substrate and the metal thin film, the titanium oxide film having a rutile type structure and an anatase type structure being mixed;the titanium oxide film contacting the substrate on one face of the titanium oxide film, and contacting the metal thin film with the other face of the titanium oxide film.2. The microchip according to claim 1 , wherein the metal thin film is composed of any of gold (Au) claim 1 , platinum (Pt) claim 1 , rhodium (Rh) claim 1 , palladium (Pd) claim 1 , or palladium-platinum alloy (Pd—Pt alloy).3. A method of forming a metal thin film in a microchip including a substrate made of glass on which the metal thin film is formed claim 1 , and a channel formed in a space including the metal thin film claim 1 , the method comprising:irradiating a surface of the substrate with light including vacuum ultraviolet light with a wavelength equal to or less than 200 nm under an ambient atmosphere containing oxygen and moisture;immersing the substrate in titanium ion solution and forming a titanium oxide film having a rutile type structure and an anatase type structure being mixed on a vacuum ultraviolet light irradiated face of the substrate; anddepositing the metal thin film on the surface of the substrate on which the titanium oxide film is formed.4. The method for forming a metal ...

A MULTILAYER COATING

The present disclosure describes a multilayer coating, comprising at least one metal oxide layer; and a composite layer provided on said metal oxide layer, said composite layer comprising at least one metal layer disposed between at least two barrier layers, and wherein said barrier layers are substantially impermeable to oxygen. The multilayer coating may be useful as transparent heat reflectors on glass, plastic, and on low temperature processing transparent substrate for energy saving application. 112-. (canceled)13. A multilayer coating , comprising:a. at least one metal oxide layer; and,b. a composite layer provided on said metal oxide layer, said composite layer comprising at least one metal layer disposed between at least two barrier layers, and wherein said barrier layers are substantially impermeable to oxygen; and,c. wherein the thickness of the metal layer is in the range of 15 nm to 30 nm.14. The multilayer coating according to claim 13 , wherein the barrier layer is an oxide of an element selected from Group 4 claim 13 , Group 11 claim 13 , Group 12 claim 13 , Group 13 or Group 14 of the Periodic Table of Elements.15. ; The multilayer coating according to claim 14 , wherein the element of the oxide is selected from the group consisting of aluminium claim 14 , zinc claim 14 , silicon claim 14 , titanium and mixtures thereof.16. The multilayer coating according to claim 13 , wherein the barrier layer is aluminium oxide claim 13 ,17. The multilayer coating according to claim 13 , wherein the thickness of the barrier layer is in the range of 1 nm to 5 nm.18. The multilayer coating according to claim 13 , wherein the metal layer comprises a metal selected from Group 11 claim 13 , Group 12 or Group 13 of the Periodic Table of Elements.19. The muiltilayer coating according to claim 18 , wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of copper claim 18 , gold claim 18 , silver claim 18 , aluminium claim 18 , zinc and mixtures thereof.20. The multilayer ...

ADHESION PROMOTING LAYER, METHOD FOR DEPOSITING CONDUCTIVE LAYER ON INORGANIC OR ORGANIC-INORGANIC HYBRID SUBSTRATE, AND CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE

Provided are an adhesion promoting layer, a method for depositing a conductive layer on an inorganic or organic-inorganic hybrid substrate and a conductive structure. The adhesion promoting layer is suitable for depositing a conductive layer on an inorganic or organic-inorganic hybrid substrate, which includes a metal oxide layer and an interface layer. The metal oxide layer is disposed on the inorganic or organic-inorganic hybrid substrate. The interface layer is disposed between the metal oxide layer and the inorganic or organic-inorganic hybrid substrate. The metal oxide layer includes metal oxide and a chelating agent. The interface layer includes the metal oxide, the chelating agent and metal-nonmetal-oxide composite material. 1. An adhesion promoting layer , suitable for depositing a conductive layer on an inorganic or organic-inorganic hybrid substrate , comprising:a metal oxide layer, disposed on the inorganic or organic-inorganic hybrid substrate; andan interface layer, disposed between the metal oxide layer and the inorganic or organic-inorganic hybridsubstrate,wherein the metal oxide layer comprises metal oxide and a chelating agent, and the interface layer comprises the metal oxide, the chelating agent and metal-nonmetal-oxide composite material.2. The adhesion promoting layer of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide comprises zinc oxide claim 1 , titanium dioxide claim 1 , aluminum oxide claim 1 , nickel oxide claim 1 , tin oxide claim 1 , cobalt oxide claim 1 , rhodium oxide claim 1 , zirconium dioxide or a combination thereof.3. The adhesion promoting layer of claim 1 , wherein the chelating agent comprises ethylenediamine claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,2′-bipyridine claim 1 , ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid claim 1 , aminotriacetic acid claim 1 , diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , tartaric acid claim 1 , gluconic acid claim 1 , a derivative thereof or a combination thereof.4. The adhesion promoting layer of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Low-E Panels and Methods of Forming the Same

Embodiments provided herein describe low-e panels and methods for forming low-e panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A first dielectric layer is formed above the transparent substrate. The first dielectric layer includes zinc, tin, and aluminum. A first reflective layer is formed above the first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is formed above the first reflective layer. The second dielectric layer includes zinc, tin, and aluminum. A second reflective layer is formed above the second dielectric layer. 115-. (canceled)16. A low-e panel comprising:a transparent substrate;a first dielectric layer formed above the transparent substrate, wherein the first dielectric layer comprises zinc, tin, and aluminum;a first seed layer formed above the first dielectric layer, wherein the first seed layer comprises zinc;a first reflective later formed above the first seed layer;a first barrier layer formed above the first reflective layer, wherein the first barrier layer comprises nickel, titanium, and niobium;a second dielectric layer formed above the first barrier layer, wherein the second dielectric layer comprises zinc, tin, and aluminum;a second seed layer formed above the second dielectric layer, wherein the second seed layer comprises zinc; anda second reflective layer formed above the second seed layer,wherein a thickness of the second dielectric layer is at least twice a thickness of the first dielectric layer, andwherein at least one of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer further comprises at least one of beryllium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, cadmium, or a combination thereof.17. The low-e panel of claim 16 , wherein the thickness of the second dielectric layer is at least three time the thickness of the first dielectric layer.18. The low-e panel of claim 17 , wherein each of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer comprises at least one of zinc-tin-aluminum-beryllium oxide claim 17 , zinc-tin-aluminum ...

Low-emissivity and anti-solar glazing

The invention relates to low-emissivity and anti-solar glazing systems that change only very little in properties when they are subjected to a heat treatment. They comprise a stack of thin layers comprising an alternating arrangement of n infrared radiation reflecting functional layers and n+ 1 dielectric coatings, characterised in that: (i) the first dielectric coating comprises a layer made from an oxide in contact with the substrate, (ii) the portion of the coating stack between two functional layers comprises, in order: a barrier layer, a zinc oxide-based layer, a layer of zinc-tin mixed oxide, a nucleation layer, and (iii) the last dielectric coating comprises a layer made from an oxide other than silicon oxide with a thickness greater than 3 nm overlaid with a layer made from a silicon nitride or a silicon oxide with a thickness greater than 10 nm superposed thereon.

SOLAR CONTROL GLAZING

The invention relates to heat treatable solar control glazing showing low-emissivity properties, and possibly also anti-solar properties and methods to manufacture such glazing. They comprise a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers comprising n functional layer(s) reflecting infrared radiation and n+1 dielectric layers, with n≧1, each functional layer being surrounded by dielectric layers. At least one dielectric layer above a functional layer comprises a layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide, preferably deposited by PECVD, and the stack comprises a barrier layer based on zinc oxide above and in direct contact with any functional layer which has a silicon oxide layer in the dielectric layer directly above it. 1: Glazing comprising a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers comprising n functional layer(s) reflecting infrared radiation and n+1 dielectric layers , with n≧1 , each functional layer being surrounded by dielectric layers , characterised in that at least one dielectric layer above a functional layer comprises a layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide and in that the stack comprises a barrier layer based on zinc oxide above and in direct contact with any functional layer which has a silicon oxide layer in the dielectric layer directly above it.2: Glazing according to claim 1 , characterised in that the layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide has a thickness of more than 10 nm.3: Glazing according to claim 1 , characterised in that the stack comprises a barrier layer based on zinc oxide above and in direct contact with each functional layer.4: Glazing according to claim 1 , characterised in that the barrier layer(s) consists (consist) of zinc oxide claim 1 , optionally doped with aluminium5: Glazing according to claim 1 , characterised in that the barrier layer(s) has (have) a thickness of at most 35 nm claim 1 , preferably between 1 and 25 nm.6: Glazing according to claim 1 , characterised in that the ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first dielectric layer; anda contact layer comprising, by % metal, 63-67 wt. % Ni, 1-2 wt. % Cr, and 25-30 wt. % Mo under and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , further comprising a layer comprising NbZr located under and directly contacting the contact layer.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______, (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt, no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit Including Coated article, and/or Methods of Making the Same.”Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like, e.g., in a low-E coating. In certain embodiments, a Ni-inclusive ...

MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a perpendicular magnetic recording medium which uses an Ru seed layer having a (002)-oriented hcp structure, and has a magnetic recording layer including a (001)-oriented L1ordered alloy suitable to perpendicular magnetic recording. The magnetic recording medium of the present invention includes a substrate, a first seed layer containing Ru, a second seed layer containing ZnO, a third seed layer containing MgO, and a magnetic recording layer containing an ordered alloy, in this order, the first seed layer having the (002)-oriented hexagonal closest packed structure. 1. A magnetic recording medium comprising:a substrate;a first seed layer comprising Ru on the substrate;a second seed layer comprising ZnO on the first seed layer;a third seed layer comprising MgO on the second seed layer; anda magnetic recording layer comprising an ordered alloy on the third seed layer.2. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the first seed layer has a (002)-oriented hexagonal closest packed structure.3. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , further comprising an orientation controlling layer between the substrate and the first seed layer for controlling an orientation of the first seed layer.4. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , further comprising a non-magnetic intermediate layer consisting of Pt between the first seed layer and the second seed layer.5. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the ordered alloy is an L1ordered alloy comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe and Co claim 1 , at least one element selected from the group consisting of Pt claim 1 , Pd claim 1 , Au claim 1 , Ir and Rh.6. The magnetic recording medium according to claim 5 , wherein the ordered alloy further comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ni claim 5 , Mn claim 5 , Cu claim 5 , Ru claim 5 , Ag claim 5 , Au claim 5 , ...

Solar Control Coating with Enhanced Solar Control Performance

A solar control coating () includes a first phase adjustment layer (); a first metal functional layer (); a second phase adjustment layer (); a second metal functional layer (); a third phase adjustment layer (); a third metal functional layer (); a fourth phase adjustment layer (); and optionally, a protective layer (). At least one of the metal functional layers () includes a metal functional multi-film layer including (i) at least one infrared reflective film and (ii) at least one absorptive film. 1. A insulated glass unit comprising:a first ply comprising a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface; wherein the second ply is spaced from the first ply, and', 'wherein the first ply and second ply are connected together; and, 'a second ply comprising a third surface and a fourth surface,'}a solar control coating over at least a portion of the second surface or the third surface, wherein the solar control coating comprises:a first phase adjustment layer;a first metal functional layer located over the first phase adjustment layer;a first primer layer over the first metal functional layer;a second phase adjustment layer located over the first metal functional layer a second metal functional layer located over the second phase adjustment layer;a second primer layer over the second metal functional layer;a third phase adjustment layer located over the second metal functional layer;a third metal functional layer located over the third phase adjustment layer;a third primer layer over the third metal functional layer; anda fourth phase adjustment layer located over the third metal functional layer,wherein the third metal functional layer comprises at least one absorptive film comprising copper over the third phase adjustment layer and at least one infrared reflective film comprising silver over the at least one absorptive film.2. The insulated glass unit of claim 1 , wherein the first metal functional layer comprises an infrared reflective film.3. The ...

FUNCTIONAL BUILDING MATERIAL FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS

Provided is a functional building material for windows and doors, the material comprising a transparent substrate and a low-emissivity coating formed on one side of the transparent substrate, wherein: the low-emissivity coating comprises a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, a lower barrier layer, a third dielectric layer, a first low-emissivity protection layer, a low-emissivity layer, a second low-emissivity protection layer, a fourth dielectric layer, a fifth dielectric layer, an upper barrier layer, and a sixth dielectric layer which are laminated in that order on the transparent substrate; the refractive index of the first dielectric layer and the refractive index of the third dielectric layer are each smaller than the refractive index of the second dielectric layer; and the refractive index of the fourth dielectric layer and the refractive index of the sixth dielectric layer are each smaller than the refractive index of the fifth dielectric layer. 1. A functional building material for a door or a window , the functional building material including a transparent substrate and a low-emissivity coating formed on one face of the transparent substrate ,wherein the low-emissivity coating includes a sequential stack of a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, a lower barrier layer, a third dielectric layer, a first low-emissivity protective layer, a low-emissivity layer, a second low-emissivity protective layer, a fourth dielectric layer, a fifth dielectric layer, an upper barrier layer, and a sixth dielectric layer in this order on the transparent substrate,wherein each of a refractive index of the first dielectric layer and a refractive index of the third dielectric layer is lower than a refractive index of the second dielectric layer,wherein each of a refractive index of the fourth dielectric layer and a refractive index of the sixth dielectric layer is lower than a refractive index of the fifth dielectric layer.2. The functional ...

RADIATION CURABLE ADHESIVES FOR REFLECTIVE LAMINATED SOLAR PANELS, LAMINATED SOLAR PANELS INCLUDING RADIATION CURABLE ADHESIVES, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain example embodiments relate to techniques for creating flat laminated mirrors, e.g., for use in concentrating solar power (CSP) applications. In certain example embodiments, the first substrate is a low iron glass substrate. A reflective coating is provided between the first and second substrates. The first and second substrates are laminated together via a radiation curable laminating adhesive with the reflective coating between the substrates. In certain example embodiments the radiation curable laminating adhesive is cured via UV radiation in order to form a laminated reflective article. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of making an article , the method comprising:providing a first low-iron glass substrate, the first substrate having a thickness of about 0.5-3 mm;disposing a multi-layer thin-film reflective coating on a major surface of the first substrate, the reflective coating comprising, in order moving away from the substrate, a tin-inclusive layer, an Ag-inclusive layer directly contacting the tin-inclusive layer, and a copper-inclusive layer directly contacting the Ag-inclusive layer;disposing a radiation curable laminating adhesive over the reflective coating;providing a second glass substrate substantially parallel to the first substrate, the second substrate being oriented over the laminating adhesive, the second substrate being at least as thick as the first substrate, the second substrate having an iron content higher than an iron content of the first substrate;laminating together the first substrate with the reflective coating disposed thereon and the second substrate to form a reflective article by irradiating the substrates with UV radiation such that the radiation curable laminating adhesive is cured to form a solid polymer interlayer.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the laminating adhesive comprises at least oligomers claim 22 , monomers claim 22 , an adhesion promoter claim 22 , and a photoinitiator.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein ...

TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE COATING FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCH PANEL OR THE LIKE

This invention relates to a transparent conductive coating that is substantially transparent to visible light and is designed to have a visible reflectance which more closely matches that the visible reflectance of the underlying substrate. In certain example embodiments, the transparent conductive multilayer coating includes a silver layer(s) and may be used as an electrode(s) in a capacitive touch panel so as to provide for an electrode(s) transparent to visible light but without much visibility due to the substantial matching visible reflection design. 133-. (canceled)34. A capacitive touch panel , comprising:a multi-layer transparent conductive coating supported by a substrate,wherein the multi-layer transparent conductive coating comprises at least one conductive layer comprising silver located between at least a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer,wherein the multi-layer transparent conductive coating, comprising at least the conductive layer comprising silver located between at least the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer, is patterned into a plurality of electrodes and/or conductive traces for the touch panel;a processor configured to measure capacitance in detecting touch position regarding the touch panel; andwherein there is no more than a 2.0 difference at 600 nm between (a) a glass side visible reflectance percentage of the multi-layer transparent conductive coating on the substrate in at least some areas where the coating is present, and (b) a visible reflectance percentage of the substrate in at least some areas where the multi-layer transparent conductive coating is not present.35. The capacitive touch panel of claim 34 , wherein the substrate is a glass substrate.36. The capacitive touch panel of claim 34 , wherein there is no more than a 1.5 difference at 600 nm between (a) a glass side visible reflectance percentage of the multi-layer transparent conductive coating on the substrate in at least some areas where ...

ARTICLES INCLUDING ANTICONDENSATION AND/OR LOW-E COATINGS AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to articles including anticondensation and/or low-E coatings that are exposed to an external environment, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, the anticondensation and/or low-E coatings may be survivable in an outside environment. The coatings also may have a sufficiently low sheet resistance and hemispherical emissivity such that the glass surface is more likely to retain heat from the interior area, thereby reducing (and sometimes completely eliminating) the presence condensation thereon. The articles of certain example embodiments may be, for example, skylights, vehicle windows or windshields, IG units, VIG units, refrigerator/freezer doors, and/or the like. 126-. (canceled)27. A vehicle window comprising:first and second glass substrates;wherein the first and second glass substrate are laminated together; (a) a first dielectric layer comprising silicon oxynitride;', '(b) a layer comprising indium-tin-oxide (ITO) 75-175 nm thick,', '(c) a second dielectric layer comprising silicon oxynitride, wherein the second dielectric layer comprising silicon oxynitride is located over and directly contacting the layer comprising indium-tin-oxide so that the layer comprising indium-tin-oxide is located between at least the first glass substrate and the second dielectric layer comprising silicon oxynitride;, 'a coating comprising a plurality of thin film layers provided on the first glass substrate, the plurality of thin film layers including, in order moving away from the first glass substratewherein the coating is not located between the first and second glass substrates; andwherein the coating of the window has a hemispherical emissivity of less than 0.23 and a sheet resistance of less than 30 ohms/square.28. The vehicle window of claim 27 , wherein the vehicle window is a vehicle windshield.29. The vehicle window of claim 27 , wherein the layer comprising ITO is located between and directly ...

MICROCHIP

Disclosed herein are a microchip provided with a titanium oxide film between a glass substrate and a metal thin film; and a method for forming the metal thin film and the titanium oxide film on the glass substrate of the microchip. The microchip has a second microchip substrate that has the metal thin film inside a channel, and the titanium oxide film, which has a low extinction coefficient, is provided as a buffer layer between the substrate and the metal thin film such as a gold film. 2. The microchip according to claim 1 , wherein the metal thin film is composed of any of gold (Au) claim 1 , platinum (Pt) claim 1 , rhodium (Rh) claim 1 , palladium (Pd) claim 1 , or palladium-platinum alloy (Pd—Pt alloy). This application is a Continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/895,405 filed on Dec. 2, 2015, which is a U.S. National Phase Application of International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2014/002911 filed on Jun. 2, 2014, which claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-117836 filed on Jun. 4, 2013, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a microchip and a film forming method for metal thin film of the microchip that is used for a separation, a synthesis, an extraction, and an assay and the like of a slight amount of reagent.In recent years, the separation, the synthesis, the extraction, and the assay and the like of a slight amount of the reagent have been performed using a micro reactor consisting of a microchip in which a channel of microscale for the assay is formed on a small substrate such as silicon, silicone, or glass or the like by use of the semiconductor micro fabrication technique.In the above microchip, a channel (i.e., flow channel), which is referred to as a “micro channel” as well, is provided with a region having various functions such as a reactive region in which a reagent is arranged so that a chip (microchip) feasible for various intended purposes ( ...

OPTICAL DEVICE FABRICATION

Transparent conductive coatings are polished using particle slurries in combination with mechanical shearing force, such as a polishing pad. Substrates having transparent conductive coatings that are too rough and/or have too much haze, such that the substrate would not produce a suitable optical device, are polished using methods described herein. The substrate may be tempered prior to, or after, polishing. The polished substrates have low haze and sufficient smoothness to make high-quality optical devices. 1. A method comprising: a) polishing a surface of a first transparent conducting layer disposed on a glass substrate; and then', the electrochromic device comprises an electrochromic layer, a counter electrode layer and a second transparent conducting oxide layer; and', 'the glass substrate is tempered prior to a) or prior to b)., 'b) fabricating an all solid state and inorganic electrochromic device on the first transparent conducting layer, wherein], 'fabricating an electrochromic window by2. The method of claim 1 , wherein polishing reduces haze of the first transparent conducting layer to less than 1%.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transparent conducting layer is a tin oxide based material.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the tin oxide based material comprises fluorinated tin oxide.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) includes an abrasive preparation comprising particles having a Mohs hardness scale factor of at least 9.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the abrasive preparation comprises one or both of alumina and carborundum.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the abrasive preparation is an alumina slurry having an average particle diameter of 250 nm or greater.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the average particle diameter is about 1 μM.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) is performed for between about 10 minutes and about 90 minutes.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) is performed until the surface roughness of the transparent conducting ...

COPPER-ALLOY CAPPING LAYERS FOR METALLIZATION IN TOUCH-PANEL DISPLAYS

In various embodiments, electronic devices such as touch-panel displays incorporate interconnects featuring a conductor layer and, disposed above the conductor layer, a capping layer comprising an alloy of Cu and one or more refractory metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, W, Zr, Hf, Re, Os, Ru, Rh, Ti, V, Cr, and Ni. 141.-. (canceled)42. A method of forming an electronic device , the method comprising:providing a substrate;depositing over the substrate a conductor layer comprising at least one of Cu, Ag, Al, or Au;depositing over the conductor layer a capping layer (i) comprising an alloy of Cu and one or more refractory metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, W, Zr, Hf, Re, Os, Ru, Rh, Ti, V, Cr, and Ni, and (ii) comprising a plurality of crystalline grains separated by grain boundaries;forming a mask layer over the capping layer and the conductor layer;patterning the mask layer to reveal a portion of the capping layer;thereafter, applying an etchant to remove portions of the capping layer and the conductor layer not masked by the patterned mask layer, thereby forming a sidewall comprising (i) an exposed portion of the capping layer, (ii) an exposed portion of the conductor layer, and (iii) an interface between the exposed portion of the capping layer and the exposed portion of the conductor layer; andannealing the substrate at a temperature sufficient to form a particulate within at least one of the grain boundaries, the particulate comprising at least one of (i) an agglomeration of at least one of the refractory metal elements or (ii) a reaction product of silicon and at least one of the refractory metal elements.43. The method of claim 42 , wherein claim 42 , after the etchant is applied claim 42 , the sidewall is substantially free of discontinuities notwithstanding the interface.44. The method of claim 42 , wherein the etchant comprises a mixture of phosphoric acid claim 42 , acetic acid claim 42 , nitric ...

Laminated glazing for solar control

The invention relates to laminated glazing comprising a substrate, in particular a transparent substrate, optionally coloured, coated with an infrared-reflecting layer and capable of being used as glazing in buildings or in vehicles. The coated substrate is made up of the combination of a glass substrate in which the composition has a redox of less than 15%, characterised by infrared reflection RIRV so that RIRV≥1.087*TLV, wherein TLV is the light transmission of the glass, and an infrared reflecting layer characterised by light transmission TLC so that TLC≥1.3*TIRC, wherein TIRC is the infrared transmission of the layer

COATED SUBSTRATE FOR SOLAR CONTROL

The invention relates to substrates, in particular to transparent substrates, optionally coloured, coated with an infrared-reflecting layer and capable of being used as glazing in buildings or in vehicles. Said coated substrates are made up of the combination of a glass substrate in which the composition has a redox of less than 15%, characterised by infrared reflection RIRso that RIR≥1.087*TL, wherein TLis the light transmission of the glass, and an infrared reflecting layer characterised by light transmission TLso that TL≥1.3*TIR, wherein TIRis the infrared transmission of the layer. 1. A transparent substrate coated with an infrared-reflecting layer , wherein the substrate is a glass comprising a composition which has a redox lower than 15% , characterized by an infrared reflection RIRbetween 780 and 2500 nm such that RIR≥1.087*TL , TLbeing the light transmission of the glass between 380 and 780 nm , and in that the infrared-reflecting layer is characterized by a light transmission TLbetween 380 and 780 nm such that TL≥1.3*TIR , TIRbeing the infrared transmission of the layer between 780 and 2500 nm.2. The coated substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a glass characterized by an infrared reflection RIRsuch that RIR≥1.087*TL+5.3. The coated substrate as claimed in claim 1 , characterized by an infrared reflection RIRsuch that RIR≥0.510*TL+53.8. The coated substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the infrared-reflecting layer is characterized by an infrared reflection RIRof value comprised between or equal to 0.5*(1−AIR) and 0.86*(1−AIR).9. The coated substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the infrared-reflecting layer is characterized by an infrared reflection RIRof value higher than 0.86*(1−AIR) and lower than or equal to 0.97*(1−AIR).10. The coated substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the infrared-reflecting layer is characterized by an infrared reflection RIRof value higher than 0.97*(1−AIR).11. The coated substrate as claimed in ...

COPPER-ALLOY CAPPING LAYERS FOR METALLIZATION IN TOUCH-PANEL DISPLAYS

In various embodiments, electronic devices such as touch-panel displays incorporate interconnects featuring a conductor layer and, disposed above the conductor layer, a capping layer comprising an alloy of Cu and one or more refractory metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, W, Zr, Hf, Re, Os, Ru, Rh, Ti, V, Cr, and Ni. 141.-. (canceled)42. A method of forming an electronic device , the method comprising:providing a substrate;depositing over the substrate a barrier layer (i) comprising an alloy of Cu and one or more refractory metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, W, Zr, Hf, Re, Os, Ru, Rh, Ti, V, Cr, and Ni, and (ii) comprising a plurality of crystalline grains separated by grain boundaries;depositing over the barrier layer a conductor layer comprising at least one of Cu, Ag, Al, or Au;forming a mask layer over the barrier layer;patterning the mask layer to reveal a portion of the conductor layer;thereafter, applying an etchant to remove portions of the conductor layer and the barrier layer not masked by the patterned mask layer, thereby forming a sidewall comprising (i) an exposed portion of the barrier layer, (ii) an exposed portion of the conductor layer, and (iii) an interface between the exposed portion of the barrier layer and the exposed portion of the conductor layer; andannealing the substrate at a temperature sufficient to form a particulate within at least one of the grain boundaries, the particulate comprising at least one of (i) an agglomeration of at least one of the refractory metal elements or (ii) a reaction product of silicon and at least one of the refractory metal elements.43. The method of claim 42 , wherein claim 42 , after the etchant is applied claim 42 , the sidewall is substantially free of discontinuities notwithstanding the interface.44. The method of claim 42 , wherein the etchant comprises a mixture of phosphoric acid claim 42 , acetic acid claim 42 , nitric acid claim 42 , and water. ...

NICKEL-ALUMINUM BLOCKER FILM MULTIPLE CAVITY CONTROLLED TRANSMISSION COATING

The invention provides a glazing sheet and a coating on the glazing sheet. The coating comprises, in sequence moving outwardly from the glazing sheet, a dielectric base coat comprising oxide film, nitride film, or oxynitride film, a first infrared-reflective layer, a first nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the first infrared-reflective layer, a first dielectric spacer coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the first nickel-aluminum blocker layer, a second infrared-reflective layer, a second nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the second infrared-reflective layer, a second dielectric spacer coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the second nickel-aluminum blocker layer, a third infrared-reflective layer, a third nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the third infrared-reflective layer, and a dielectric top coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the third nickel-aluminum blocker layer. Also provided are methods of depositing such a coating. 1. A multiple-pane insulating glazing unit having a between-pane space , the multiple-pane insulating glazing unit including a pane having a surface coated with a low-emissivity coating , said surface of said pane being exposed to said between-pane space , the low-emissivity coating comprising , in sequence moving outwardly from said surface of said pane , a dielectric base coat comprising oxide film , nitride film , or oxynitride film , a first infrared-reflective layer , a first nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the first infrared-reflective layer , a first dielectric spacer coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the first nickel-aluminum blocker layer , a second infrared-reflective layer , a second nickel-aluminum blocker layer in contact with the second infrared-reflective layer , a second dielectric spacer coat comprising an oxide film in contact with the second nickel-aluminum blocker layer , a third infrared-reflective layer , a third nickel-aluminum ...

Coated article for use in surveillance window or the like and method of making same

A coated article is provided for use in a surveillance window or the like. The coated article is a second surface one-way mirror that allows an observer(s) on an observer side to be able to see an object(s)/subject(s) on the opposite side of the coated article, but a viewer on the opposite side cannot reasonably see through the coated article to view things on the observer side of the coated article. The second surface mirror is designed to have a high glass side visible reflectance (R G Y), and an extremely low film side visible reflectance (R F Y), so that visible transmission (T vis or TY) of the coated article is lower than the glass side visible reflectance but higher than the film side visible reflectance.

HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING TITANIUM NITRIDE AND NICKEL CHROME BASED IR REFLECTING LAYERS

Coated articles include two or more functional infrared (IR) reflecting layers sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including titanium nitride (e.g., TiN) and at least another of the IR reflecting layers is of or including NiCr (e.g., NiCr, NiCrN, NiCrMo, and/or NiCrMoN). 1. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;a first infrared (IR) reflecting layer comprising NiCr on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;a second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride and the first IR reflecting layer comprising NiCr;a second layer IR reflecting layer comprising a nitride of titanium on the glass substrate over at least the second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;wherein the second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride is located between and directly contacting the first and second IR reflecting layers;a third dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate over at least the second IR reflecting layer comprising the nitride of titanium;wherein the coating contains no IR reflecting layer based on silver; andwherein the coated article has: a visible transmission from about 12-70%, a glass side visible reflectance no greater than about 16%, a film side visible reflectance no greater than about 16%, a glass side reflective a* value of from −8 to +1.6, and a film side reflective a* color value of from −8 to +1.6.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the coating contains only two IR reflecting layers.3. (canceled)4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the second IR reflecting layer comprising the nitride of titanium comprises TiN claim 1 , where x is from 0.8 to ...

FUNCTIONAL BUILDING MATERIAL FOR WINDOWS

Provided is a matte gray functional building material for windows, comprising: a transparent glass substrate; and a low-emissivity coating formed on one surface of the transparent glass substrate. 1. Functional building materials for window having matte gray , comprising;a transparent glass substrate, and a low-emissivity coating formed on one surface of the transparent glass substrate;wherein the low-emissivity coating comprises a lower light-absorbing layer, a light-absorbing metal layer and a low-emissivity layer,wherein the lower-light absorbing layer includes a chromium nitride,wherein the functional building materials for window has a color index a* value of −5 to 5 and a color index b* value of −5 to 5, which is measured using a colorimeter for visible light transmitting color, andwherein the other surface of the transparent glass substrate, on which the low-emissivity coating is not formed, has a color index a* value of −5 to 5 and a color index b* value of −5 to 5, which is measured using a colorimeter for reflected color,wherein the functional building materials for window has a visible light transmittance of 20% to 60%, andwherein another surface of the transparent glass substrate, on which the low-emissivity coating is not formed, has a visible light reflectivity of 1% to 15%.2. The functional building materials for window having matte gray according to claim 1 ,wherein the low-emissivity coating is distinguished into a lower region, a low-emissivity region and an upper dielectric region, and is a structure of multiple layers in which the lower region, being in contact with one surface of the transparent glass substrate, is disposed by the low-emissivity region and the upper dielectric region sequentially, andwherein the lower region includes a lower light-absorbing layer and a lower dielectric layer laminated on both surfaces of the lower light-absorbing layer, the low-emissivity region includes the low-emissivity layer and the light-absorbing metal ...

HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING TITANIUM NITRIDE AND NICKEL CHROME BASED IR REFLECTING LAYERS

Coated articles include two or more functional infrared (IR) reflecting layers sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including titanium nitride (e.g., TiN) and at least another of the IR reflecting layers is of or including NiCr (e.g., NiCr, NiCrN, NiCrMo, and/or NiCrMoN). 131-. (canceled)32. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;a first infrared (IR) reflecting layer on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer;a second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric and the first IR reflecting layer;a second layer IR reflecting layer comprising a nitride of titanium on the glass substrate over at least the second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;a third dielectric layer on the glass substrate over at least the second IR reflecting layer comprising the nitride of titanium;wherein the coating contains no IR reflecting layer based on silver; andwherein the coated article measured monolithically has: a visible transmission from about 12-70%, a glass side visible reflectance no greater than about 16%, a film side visible reflectance no greater than about 16%, a glass side reflective a* value of from −8 to +1.6, and a film side reflective a* color value of from −8 to +1.6.33. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the coating contains only two IR reflecting layers.34. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride is located between and directly contacting the first and second IR reflecting layers.35. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the second layer IR reflecting layer comprising the nitride of titanium comprises TiN claim 32 , where x is from 0.8 to 1.2.36. The coated article of claim 32 , wherein the first and second ...

MATERIAL PROVIDED WITH A STACK HAVING THERMAL PROPERTIES

A material includes a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers successively including, starting from the substrate, an alternation of three silver-based functional metal layers of increasing thickness and of four dielectric coatings denoted, starting from the substrate, M1, M2, M3 and M4, wherein each dielectric coating includes at least one high-index dielectric layer, the refractive index of which is at least 2.15 and the optical thickness of which is greater than 20 nm. 1. A material comprising a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers successively comprising , starting from the substrate , an alternation of three silver-based functional metal layers denoted , starting from the substrate , first , second and third functional layers , the thicknesses of the functional metal layers , starting from the substrate , increase as a function of the distance from the substrate , and of four dielectric coatings denoted , starting from the substrate , M1 , M2 , M3 and M4 , each dielectric coating comprising at least one dielectric layer , so that each functional metal layer is positioned between two dielectric coatings , wherein:the dielectric coatings M1, M2, M3 and M4 each have an optical thickness To1, To2, To3 and To4,each dielectric coating comprises at least one high-index dielectric layer, the refractive index of which is at least 2.15 and the optical thickness of which is greater than 20 nm,a sum of the optical thicknesses of all the high-index dielectric layers of one and the same dielectric coating is denoted, according to the dielectric coating concerned, Tohi1, Tohi2, Tohi3 or Tohi4, [{'br': None, 'i': Tohi', '/To, '11>0.30,'}, {'br': None, 'i': Tohi', '/To, '22>0.30,'}, {'br': None, 'i': Tohi', '/To, '33>0.30,'}, {'br': None, 'i': Tohi', '/To, '44>0.30.'}], 'each dielectric coating satisfies the following relationship2. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the three functional metal layers satisfy the following ...

Coating with Solar Control Properties for a Glass Substrate

The invention relates to a glass substrate including a stack of coating layers having control properties, in which stack comprises at least one niobium metal layer located between a layer of a dielectric material selected from SiNor TiOx and a layer of a protective metal material selected from TIN or Ni—Cr, conferring solar control and heat resistance properties on the glass substrate. 112-. (canceled)13. A glass substrate comprising a first layer comprising a dielectric material over the glass substrate; a diffusion barrier over the first layer; a metal layer over the diffusion barrier; a layer of metallic material over the metal layer; and a second layer comprising a second dielectric material.14. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the glass substrate coated with the first layer claim 13 , the diffusion barrier claim 13 , the metal layer claim 13 , the metallic layer and the second layer has a visible light transmission from 5% to 60% claim 13 , a solar transmission from 5% to 40% and a solar factor of less than 0.5.15. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the metal layer has a thickness of 2 to 40 nm.16. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the first layer or the second layer has a thickness between 10 and 50 nm.17. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the diffusion barrier has a thickness between 1 and 20 nm.18. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the layer of metallic material comprises TiN and has a thickness between 5 and 20 nm.19. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the diffusion barrier comprises TiO.20. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the dielectric material or the second dielectric material comprises SiN.21. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the metal layer comprises Nb.22. The glass substrate as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the dielectric material in the first layer comprises SiN; wherein the diffusion barrier ...

LOW-EMISSIVITY COATING AND FUNCTIONAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FOR WINDOW AND DOOR INCLUDING SAME

Disclosed is a multi-layered low-emissivity coating sequentially comprising: a Ti-based oxide layer, a composite metallic oxide layer of zinc and aluminum, a low-emissivity protective metal layer, and a low-emissivity layer. 1. A multi-layered low-emissivity coating sequentially comprising: a Ti-based oxide layer , a composite metallic oxide layer of zinc and aluminum , a low-emissivity protective metal layer , and a low-emissivity layer.2. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , wherein the composite metallic oxide layer of zinc and aluminum comprises a composite metallic oxide of zinc and aluminum represented by ZnAlO claim 1 , where 0.9≦x≦1.1.3. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , wherein the composite metallic oxide layer of zinc and aluminum has a thickness of about 2 nm to about 10 nm.4. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , wherein the low-emissivity layer has an emissivity of about 0.01 to about 0.3.5. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , wherein the low-emissivity layer comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of Ag claim 1 , Au claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , Al claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , ion-doped metal oxide claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , wherein the low-emissivity layer has a thickness of 5 nm to 25 nm.7. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , wherein the low-emissivity protective metal layer has an extinction coefficient in a visible light region of about 1.5 to about 4.8. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , wherein the low-emissivity protective metal layer comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of Ni claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , alloys of Ni and Cr claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , and combinations thereof.9. The multi-layered low-emissivity coating of claim 1 , further comprising an outermost dielectric layer having a Si-based composite metal nitride on either or both surfaces of the low- ...

NOVEL ADHESION PROMOTING PROCESS FOR METALLISATION OF SUBSTRATE SURFACES

A method is provided for metallisation of non-conductive substrates providing a high adhesion of the deposited metal to the substrate material and thereby forming a durable bond. The method applies a metal oxide adhesion promoter which is activated and then metal plated. The method provides high adhesion of the non-conductive substrate to the plated metal layer. 1. Wet chemical method for plating a metal onto a non-conductive substrate comprising the steps ofi. depositing on at least a portion of the non-conductive substrate surface a layer of a metal oxide compound selected from the group consisting of zinc oxides, titanium oxides, zirconium oxides, aluminum oxides, silicon oxides, and tin oxides or mixtures of the aforementioned; and thereafterii. heating the non-conductive substrate at a temperature of more than 400° C. and thereby forming an adhesive layer with a thickness of 5 nm to 500 nm of the metal oxide compound on at least a portion of the substrate surface; and thereafteriii. metal plating at least the substrate surface bearing the adhesive layer of the metal oxide compound by applying a wet-chemical plating method and thereafter;iv. heating the metal plated layer to a maximum temperature of between 150 and 500° C.2. Method according to wherein the metal oxide compound is selected from the group consisting of ZnO claim 1 , TiO claim 1 , ZrO claim 1 , AlO claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , SnOor mixtures of the aforementioned.3. Method according to wherein the metal oxide compound is doped with germanium claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , boron claim 1 , arsenic or phosphorus in a content of between 10-10 wt. %.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. Method according to wherein the heating in step iv. is performed in two steps and wherein the first heating step is at a temperature of up to a maximum of between 100 and 200° C. and the second heating step is at a temperature of up to a maximum of between 200 and 500° C.7. Method according to wherein the step iiia. contacting the ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING ABSORBING LAYERS FOR LOW FILM SIDE REFLECTANCE AND LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

Absorbing layers of a low-emissivity (low-E) coating are designed to cause the coating to have a reduced film side reflectance which is advantageous for aesthetic purposes. In certain embodiments, the absorbing layers are metallic or substantially metallic (e.g., NiCr or NiCrN) and are each provided between first and second nitride layers (e.g., silicon nitride based layers) in order to reduce or prevent oxidation of the absorbing layers during optional heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, heat bending, and/or heat strengthening). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, other types of windows, etc. 122-. (canceled)23. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver, wherein said IR reflecting layers are spaced apart from one another by at least one dielectric layer that is located therebetween, and wherein the first IR reflecting layer is located closer to the glass substrate than is the second IR reflecting layer;a first absorption layer comprising Zr located such that the first absorption layer is located between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer,a second absorption layer comprising Zr located such that both the first and second IR reflecting layers are located between the glass substrate and the second absorption layer,wherein the first absorption layer and the second absorption layer are each sandwiched between and contacting dielectric layers;wherein each of the first and second absorption layers comprises from 0-10% oxygen (atomic %) and from 1-15% nitrogen (atomic %);wherein no metallic absorption layer is located between the first and second IR reflecting layers comprising silver;wherein said coated article has a visible transmission of from about 20-43%, measured monolithically; and{'sub': f', 'g, 'wherein, measured ...

Coating Having Solar Control Properties for a Substrate, and Method and System for Depositing Said Coating on the Substrate

The present invention relates to coating glass for architectural or automotive use, either monolithic or laminated, having solar control properties. The coating consists of several layers of different metal oxide semiconductors (TiO 2 , ZnO, ZrO 2 , SnO 2 , AlO x ) and a layer of metallic nanoparticles, which when superimposed on a pre-established order give the glass solar control properties. In particular the use of protective layers of n-type semiconductors around the metallic nanoparticles layer. It also relates to the method for obtaining the coating by means of the aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition technique, using precursor solutions containing an organic or inorganic salt (acetates, acetylacetonates, halides, nitrates) of the applicable elements and an appropriate solvent (water, alcohol, acetone, acetylacetone, etc.). The synthesis is performed at a temperature between 100 and 600° C. depending on the material to be deposited. A nebulizer converts the precursor solution into an aerosol which is submitted with a gas to the substrate surface, where due to the temperature the thermal decomposition of the precursor occurs and the deposition of each layer of the coating occurs.

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING ABSORBING LAYERS FOR LOW FILM SIDE REFLECTANCE AND LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

Absorbing layers of a low-emissivity (low-E) coating are designed to cause the coating to have a reduced film side reflectance which is advantageous for aesthetic purposes. In certain embodiments, the absorbing layers are metallic or substantially metallic (e.g., NiCr or NiCrN) and are each provided between first and second nitride layers (e.g., silicon nitride based layers) in order to reduce or prevent oxidation of the absorbing layers during optional heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, heat bending, and/or heat strengthening). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, other types of windows, etc. 122-. (canceled)23. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver, wherein said IR reflecting layers are spaced apart from one another by at least one dielectric layer that is located therebetween, and wherein the first IR reflecting layer is located closer to the glass substrate than is the second IR reflecting layer;a first absorption layer comprising Nb and Zr located such that the first absorption layer is located between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer,a second absorption layer comprising Nb and Zr located such that both the first and second IR reflecting layers are located between the glass substrate and the second absorption layer,wherein the first absorption layer and the second absorption layer are each sandwiched between and contacting dielectric layers;wherein the first absorption layer is from about 120-200 angstroms (Å) thick;wherein the first absorption layer is at least 40 angstroms (Å) thicker than the second absorption layer;wherein no metallic absorption layer is located between the first and second IR reflecting layers comprising silver; andwherein said coated article has a visible transmission of from about 20-43%, ...

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer comprising silver over at least the first dielectric layer; andan oxided layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 12.5-14.5 wt. % Mo, 1-5 wt. % W, and 1-5 wt. % Fe over at least the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.30. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating comprises a dielectric layer comprising zirconium oxide located over at least the oxided layer.31. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the oxided layer further comprises claim 27 , by % metal claim 27 , from 1-5% Co. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit Including Coated article, and/or Methods of Making the Same.”Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article ...

Coated article with low-e coating having multilayer overcoat and method of making same

A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including a material such as silver (Ag), which is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having at least one layer of or including zirconium oxide and/or a substantially metallic layer. The overcoat has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows.

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S)

A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. 154-. (canceled)55. A coated article including a low-E coating on a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;first and second IR reflecting layers on the glass substrate and located over at least the first dielectric layer; anda second dielectric layer located between at least the first and second IR reflecting layers, wherein the second dielectric layer is oxided and comprises Sn and Mg, and (ii) optionally includes one or more of: SnPd, SnAg, SnSb, SnZnBi, SnInZn, SnZnSb, SnZnAl, SnZnMg, SnCuSb, SnCuBi, SnBi, SnW, SnSbBi, SnZnCu, SnZnBiIn, and SnInGa.56. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the first and second IR reflecting layers comprise silver.57. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises zinc oxide and is located between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer claim 55 , and wherein the first dielectric layer comprising zinc oxide directly contacts the first IR reflecting layer.58. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the coating further comprises a layer comprising silicon nitride between the glass substrate and the first IR reflecting layer.59. The coated article of claim 55 , wherein the coating further comprises a third dielectric layer located between at ...

HIGH INFRARED REFLECTION COATINGS, THIN FILM COATING DEPOSITION METHODS AND ASSOCIATED TECHNOLOGIES

The invention provides low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective of infrared radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each comprise silver. 111-. (canceled)12. A first pane having opposed first and second major surfaces , the first pane being part of a multiple-pane insulating glazing unit that includes a second pane , wherein the insulating glazing unit has at least one between-pane space , wherein at least one of the first and second panes has a coated interior surface that is exposed to a between-pane space of the insulating glazing unit , said coated interior surface bearing a low-emissivity coating that includes , from said interior surface outward:a) a first transparent dielectric film region;b) a first infrared-reflection film region;c) a first blocker film region directly over and contiguous to the first infrared-reflection film region;d) a second transparent dielectric film region;e) a second infrared-reflection film region;f) a second blocker film region directly over and contiguous to the second infrared-reflection film region;g) a third transparent dielectric film region;h) a third infrared-reflection film region;i) a third blocker film region directly over and contiguous to the third infrared-reflection film region;j) a fourth transparent dielectric film region;wherein the first, second, and third infrared-reflection film regions each comprise silver and have a thickness of between 50 angstroms and 300 angstroms, wherein the second infrared-reflection film region is thicker than the first infrared-reflection film region, wherein the second and third infrared-reflection film regions have a combined thickness of at least 325 angstroms and wherein the first, second, and third blocker film regions each have a thickness in the range of 3 angstroms to 25 angstroms.13. The first pane of wherein the three infrared-reflection film regions have a combined thickness of greater than 425 angstroms.14. The first pane ...

MANUFACTURING OF SUBSTRATES COATED WITH A CONDUCTIVE LAYER

The invention relates to a technique of manufacturing a coated substrate () such as glass () carrying a conductive layer () such as a metal layer to be tempered after deposition. A system () for manufacturing the coated substrate () may comprise a sputtering configuration () adapted for depositing the conductive layer () on the substrate (). A pulse laser () is adapted for irradiating the conductive layer () with laser pulses (). The pulse laser () is adapted for laser pulses () with a pulse duration below one microsecond. 1: A method of manufacturing a coated substrate , the method comprising:depositing on the substrate a coating system comprising in order from the glass substrate outwardly at least a first dielectric layer, a conductive infrared radiation reflecting layer and a second dielectric layer, andirradiating the conductive layer with laser pulses, whereina pulse duration of the laser pulses is below one microsecond.2: The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe pulse duration is less than 100 nanoseconds.3: The method according to claim 1 , whereina wavelength of a radiation of the laser pulses is between 500 nanometers and 2500 nanometers.4: The method according to claim 1 , whereina fluence of the laser pulses is between 0.2 millijoule per square millimeter and 100 millijoule per square millimeter.5: The method according to claim 1 , whereina pulse energy per pulse of the laser pulses is between 1 millijoule and 1000 millijoule.6: The method according to claim 1 , whereina pulse frequency of the laser pulses is between 1 kilohertz and 100 kilohertz.7: The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe conductive layer comprises a metal.8: The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe conductive layer is a silver-comprising layer.9: The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe coating system deposited on the substrate comprises in order from the glass substrate outwardly at least a first dielectric layer, a first conductive layer, a second dielectric layer, a ...

SUBSTRATE PROVIDED WITH A STACK HAVING THERMAL PROPERTIES COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE LAYER COMPRISING SILICON-ZIRCONIUM NITRIDE ENRICHED IN ZIRCONIUM, ITS USE AND ITS MANUFACTURE

A transparent substrate is provided on a main face with a stack of thin layers including a single metallic functional layer having properties of reflection in the infrared region and/or in the solar radiation region, in particular based on silver or on silver-containing metal alloy, and two antireflective coatings. The antireflective coatings each include at least one dielectric layer. The functional layer is positioned between the two antireflective coatings. At least the antireflective coating located between the substrate and the functional layer, indeed even both antireflective coatings, include(s) a layer including silicon-zirconium nitride, SiZrN, with an atomic ratio of Zr to the sum Si+Zr, y/(x+y), which is between 25.0% and 40.0%, these values being incorporated, indeed even between 27.0% and 37.0%, these values being incorporated. 1. A transparent substrate comprising , on a main face , a stack of thin layers comprising a single metallic functional layer having properties of reflection in the infrared region and/or in the solar radiation region , and two antireflective coatings , said antireflective coatings each comprising at least one dielectric layer , said functional layer being positioned between the two antireflective coatings , wherein at least the antireflective coating located between said substrate and said functional layer comprise(s) a layer comprising silicon-zirconium nitride , SiZrN , with an atomic ratio of Zr to the sum Si+Zr , y/(x+y) , which is between 25.0% and 40.0% , these values being incorporated.2. The substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said layer comprising silicon-zirconium nitride claim 1 , SiZrN claim 1 , exhibits a nitridation z of between 4/3(x+y) and 5/3(x+y) claim 1 , these values being incorporated.3. The substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said layer comprising silicon-zirconium nitride claim 1 , SiZrN claim 1 , does not comprise oxygen.4. The substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the antireflective ...

BLUE COLORED HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW SOLAR FACTOR VALUE

There are provided coated articles that include two or more infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., of or including NbZr, Nb, NiCr, NiCrMo, and/or a nitride thereof) sandwiched between at least dielectric layers, and/or a method of making the same. The coating may be designed so that the coated articles realize blue glass side reflective coloration in combination with a low glass side visible reflectance, acceptable film side coloration, and low solar factor (SF) and/or a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Such coated articles may be used in the context of monolithic windows, insulating glass (IG) window units, laminated windows, and/or other suitable applications, and may optionally be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. 120-. (canceled)21. A coated article having blue glass side reflective coloration and including a layer system supported by a glass substrate , the layer system comprising:a first dielectric layer comprising nitrogen;a first infrared (IR) reflecting layer on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer;a second dielectric layer comprising nitrogen on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer and the first IR reflecting layer;a second layer IR reflecting layer on the glass substrate over at least the second dielectric layer;a third dielectric layer comprising nitrogen on the glass substrate over at least the second IR reflecting layer;{'sub': x', 'x', 'x', 'x', 'x, 'wherein each of the first and second IR reflecting layers comprises one or more of: NbZr, NbZrN, NiCr, NiCrN, NiCrMo, NiCrMoN, NbCr, NbCrN, Nb and NbN;'}wherein the coated article contains no metallic infrared (IR) reflecting layer based on Ag and/or Au, and wherein the IR reflecting layers do not physically contact any other metallic or substantially metallic layer; andwherein the coated article: has glass side visible reflectance of no greater than 18%, glass side/exterior reflective blue coloration comprising a glass ...

INFRARED REFLECTING SUBSTRATE

Infrared reflecting substrate includes, on a transparent film base, an infrared reflecting layer mainly made of silver and a light absorptive metal layer in this order. The light absorptive metal layer has a thickness of 15 nm or less, and a transparent protective layer has a thickness of 10 nm to 120 nm. The distance between the light absorptive metal layer and the transparent protective layer is 25 nm or less. 1. An infrared reflecting substrate comprising: an infrared reflecting layer mainly made of silver; a light absorptive metal layer; and a transparent protective layer , in this order on a transparent substrate , whereina thickness of the light absorptive metal layer is 15 nm or less,a thickness of the transparent protective layer is 10 nm to 120 nm, anda distance between the light absorptive metal layer and the transparent protective layer is 25 nm or less.2. The infrared reflecting substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent protective layer has an optical of 50 nm to 150 nm claim 1 , the optical thickness being defined as a product of refractive index and thickness.3. The infrared reflecting substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the light absorptive metal layer is mainly made of nickel claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , or a nickel-chromium alloy.4. The infrared reflecting substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the infrared reflecting layer is a silver alloy layer containing 0.1 parts by weight to 10 parts by weight of palladium with respect to 100 parts by weight of silver.5. The infrared reflecting substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the light absorptive metal layer and the transparent protective layer are in direct contact with each other.6. The infrared reflecting substrate according to claim 1 , further comprising a transparent inorganic layer between the light absorptive metal layer and the transparent protective layer claim 1 , the transparent inorganic layer is mainly made of a metal oxide claim 1 , a metal nitride claim 1 , or a ...

Novel adhesion promoting agents for metallisation of substrate surfaces

A method is provided for metallisation of non-conductive substrates providing a high adhesion of the deposited metal to the substrate material and thereby forming a durable bond. The method applies a novel combination of a metal oxide compound to promote adhesion and a transition metal plating catalyst compound promoting the metal layer formation.

GLASS PLATE WITH FILM, TOUCH SENSOR, FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS PLATE WITH FILM

Provided is a glass sheet () with a film, including a laminated film (), which includes a plurality of films laminated together, formed on a glass sheet (). The laminated film () includes: an inorganic material film (), which contains at least a noble metal, formed on the glass sheet (); a plated metal film () formed on the inorganic material film; and a metal film () formed on the plated metal film (). The laminated film () is black when viewed from a glass sheet () side. 1. A glass sheet with a film , comprising a laminated film , which includes a plurality of films laminated together , formed on a glass sheet ,wherein the laminated film includes an inorganic material film, which contains at least a noble metal, formed on the glass sheet, and a plated metal film formed on the inorganic material film, andwherein the laminated film is black when viewed from a glass sheet side.2. The glass sheet with a film according to claim 1 , wherein the plated metal film is formed by electroless plating.3. The glass sheet with a film according claim 2 , wherein the laminated film further includes a metal film formed by electroplating on the plated metal film.4. The glass sheet with a film according to claim 2 , wherein the plated metal film formed by electroless plating is formed of copper or nickel.5. The glass sheet with a film according to claim 1 , wherein the glass sheet has a thickness of 300 μm or less.6. The glass sheet with a film according to claim 1 , wherein the laminated film is processed to have a shape of an electrode for a touch sensor.7. A touch sensor claim 6 , comprising the glass sheet with a film of .8. A film claim 6 , comprising:an inorganic material film, which contains at least a noble metal, formed on a glass sheet; anda plated metal film formed on the inorganic material film,wherein the film is black when viewed from a glass sheet side.9. A method of producing a glass sheet with a film claim 6 , comprising forming a laminated film claim 6 , which ...

OPTICAL DEVICE FABRICATION

Transparent conductive coatings are polished using particle slurries in combination with mechanical shearing force, such as a polishing pad. Substrates having transparent conductive coatings that are too rough and/or have too much haze, such that the substrate would not produce a suitable optical device, are polished using methods described herein. The substrate may be tempered prior to, or after, polishing. The polished substrates have low haze and sufficient smoothness to make high-quality optical devices. 1. A method of fabricating an electrochromic device on a glass substrate having a transparent conducting layer thereon , the method comprising:a) polishing the surface of the transparent conducting layer to reduce surface roughness; andb) fabricating the electrochromic device thereon.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) is performed to also reduce haze.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein haze is reduced to less than 1%.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glass substrate is tempered prior to b).5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the glass substrate is tempered prior to a).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transparent conducting layer is a tin oxide based material.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the tin oxide based material comprises fluorinated tin oxide.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the tin oxide based material is a pyrolytically-applied coating.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) is performed mechanically using an abrasive preparation comprising particles having a Mohs hardness scale factor of at least 9.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the abrasive preparation comprises alumina.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the abrasive preparation comprises carborundum.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the abrasive preparation is an alumina slurry having an average particle diameter of 250 nm or greater.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the average particle diameter is about 1 μM.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein a) is performed for between ...

SUBSTRATE PROVIDED WITH A STACK HAVING THERMAL PROPERTIES AND A SUBSTOICHIOMETRIC INTERMEDIATE LAYER

A substrate is coated on one face with a thin-films stack having reflection properties in the infrared and/or in solar radiation including a single metallic functional layer, based on silver or on a metal alloy containing silver, and two antireflection coatings. The coatings each include at least one dielectric layer. The functional layer is positioned between the two antireflection coatings. At least one of the antireflection coatings includes an intermediate layer including zinc tin oxide SnZnOwith a ratio of 0.1≦x/y≦2.4, with 0.75(2x+y)≦z≦0.95(2x+y) and having a physical thickness of between 2 nm and 25 nm, or even between 2 nm and 12 nm. 1. A substrate coated on one face with a thin-films stack having reflection properties in the infrared and/or in solar radiation comprising a single metallic functional layer and two antireflection coatings , said coatings each comprising at least one dielectric layer , said functional layer being positioned between the two antireflection coatings , wherein at least one of said antireflection coatings comprises an intermediate layer comprising zinc tin oxide SnZnOwith a ratio of 0.1≦x/y≦2.4 , with 0.75(2x+y)≦z≦0.95(2x+y) and having a physical thickness of between 2 nm and 25 nm.2. The substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said intermediate layer comprises zinc tin oxide SnZnOwith a ratio of 0.55≦x/y≦0.83.3. The substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said intermediate layer is located in said dielectric coating positioned beneath said metallic functional layer claim 1 , directly on a nitride-based dielectric layer and directly under a wetting layer comprising zinc oxide.4. The substrate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said intermediate layer is located in the antireflection coating superjacent to the functional layer coating located directly on said functional layer.5. A multiple glazing comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'at least two substrates which are held together by a frame structure, said ...

SOLAR CONTROL GLAZING

A heat treatable solar control glazing showing low-emissivity properties, and possibly also anti-solar properties, and methods to manufacture such a glazing. The glazing comprises a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers comprising n functional layer(s) reflecting infrared radiation and n+1 dielectric layers, with n≥1, each functional layer being surrounded by dielectric layers. At least one dielectric layer above a functional layer comprises a layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide deposited by PECVD, and the stack comprises a barrier layer based on zinc oxide above and in direct contact with any functional layer which has a silicon oxide layer in the dielectric layer directly above it. 1. A process of coating a transparent substrate with a stack of layers comprising n functional layer(s) reflecting infrared radiation and n+1 dielectric layers , with n≥1 , each functional layer being surrounded by dielectric layers , comprising:depositing a layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) as part of at least one dielectric layer above a functional layer anddepositing a barrier layer based on zinc oxide above and in direct contact with any functional layer which has a silicon oxide layer in the dielectric directly above it.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing of the layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide is made by low-pressure PECVD.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing of the layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide is made by PECVD using a microwave source claim 1 , a hollow cathode source or a dual beam plasma source.4. The process according to claim 1 , further comprising:depositing of layers of the stack other than the layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide by magnetron sputtering.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide has a thickness of more than 10 nm.6. The ...

NANOSTRUCTURE LAYER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF A NANOSTRUCTURED LAYER SYSTEM

The invention concerns a nanostructured layer system comprising a substrate, an intermediate layer, which comprises an aromatic azo compound, applied to the substrate, and a metallic cover layer applied thereto, whereby the intermediate layer is structured in a light-induced manner by irradiation of light. 1. Nanostructured layer system , which consists of a combination of materials of an organic layer , in particular azo compound , and metallic cover layer. The invention is now characterized in that the layer system contains an azobenzene-containing molecular glass , in particular azopd , and a cover layer of nickel , this combination of materials being optically directed and controlled by irradiation of linearly polarized light.2. The nanostructured layer system according to claim 1 , wherein the low molecular weight glass layer has a thickness of 200 nm.3. The nanostructured layer system according to claim 1 , wherein the nickel layer has a thickness of 9 nm.4. Nanostructured layer system according to claim 1 , wherein a slightly arcuate surface is formed which has anisotropick waves extending along a main direction claim 1 , wherein the main direction is perpendicular to a polarisation plane of the incident linear-polarised light.5. Nanostructured layer system according to claim 1 , wherein meaningful layer thickness variation in material combination has an influence on the material properties and the observed optical effects.6. Nanostructured layer system according to claim 2 , wherein a slightly arcuate surface is formed which has anisotropick waves extending along a main direction claim 2 , wherein the main direction is perpendicular to a polarisation plane of the incident linear-polarised light.7. Nanostructured layer system according to claim 3 , wherein a slightly arcuate surface is formed which has anisotropick waves extending along a main direction claim 3 , wherein the main direction is perpendicular to a polarisation plane of the incident linear- ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING DOPED SILVER IR REFLECTING LAYER(S)

Example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article having a low-E coating including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of silver that is doped with a material such as SiAl, SiZn, or SiZnCu. The IR reflecting layer(s) is part of a low-E coating, and may be sandwiched between at least transparent dielectric layers. A silver based IR reflecting layer doped in such a manner for example provides for improved corrosion resistance and chemical durability of the layer and the overall coating, and improved stability such as reduced haze upon optional heat treatment (HT), while maintaining good optical properties, compared to an Ag IR reflecting layer that is not doped. 114-. (canceled)15. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer on the glass substrate;a first contact layer on the glass substrate over at least the first dielectric layer;an infrared (IR) reflecting layer consisting essentially of silver and Cu, the IR reflecting layer being on the glass substrate located over and directly contacting the first contact layer, and wherein the IR reflecting layer comprises from 80-99% Ag and from 1-20% Cu (atomic %);a second contact layer on the glass substrate located over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer;a second dielectric layer on the glass substrate located over at least the first and second contact layers and the IR reflecting layer;{'sub': s', 'n, 'wherein the coating has a sheet resistance (R) of no greater than 11 ohms/square and a normal emissivity (E) of no greater than 0.2; and'}wherein the coated article has a light-to-solar gain ratio (LSG) of at least 1.10.16. (canceled)17. The coated article of claim 15 , wherein the IR reflecting layer comprises from 90-99% Ag claim 15 , from 1-10% Cu.1819-. (canceled)20. The coated article of claim 15 , wherein the coated article has a light-to-solar gain ratio (LSG) of at least 1.20.2132-. (canceled)33. The coated ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. The dielectric layer is split by a layer of or including zirconium oxide, in order to improve durability. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 60%, more preferably no greater than about 55%, and most preferably no greater than about 50%). 1. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers comprising silver, the first IR reflecting layer being located closer to the glass substrate than is the second IR reflecting layer;a first contact layer comprising NiCr located over and directly contacting the first IR reflecting layer comprising silver;a dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride located over and directly contacting the first contact layer comprising NiCr;wherein the dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride is split by a splitting dielectric layer comprising zirconium oxide, so that the splitting dielectric layer comprising zirconium oxide is located between and contacting a first portion of the dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride and a second portion of the dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;a second contact layer comprising NiCr located over and directly contacting the layer comprising silicon nitride;the second IR reflecting layer comprising silver located over and directly contacting the second contact layer comprising NiCr;a third contact layer comprising NiCr located over and directly contacting the second IR reflecting layer; andanother dielectric layer ...

SOLAR CONTROL COATINGS WITH QUADRUPPLE METALLIC LAYERS

A coated article includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer, a first metallic layer, a second dielectric layer, a second metallic layer, a third dielectric layer, a third metallic layer, a fourth dielectric layer, a fourth metallic layer and a fifth dielectric layer. At least one of the metallic layers is a discontinuous metallic layer having discontinuous metallic regions. An optional primer is positioned over any one of the metallic layers. Optionally a protective layer is provided as the outer most layer over the fifth dielectric layer. 2. The article of further comprising a first primer over the first metallic layer.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the first primer is selected from titanium claim 2 , silicon-aluminum alloys claim 2 , nickel alloys claim 2 , alloys containing nickel and chromium claim 2 , cobalt alloys claim 2 , alloys containing cobalt and chromium claim 2 , copper claim 2 , aluminum claim 2 , silicon claim 2 , nickel-chromium alloy claim 2 , zirconium claim 2 , mixtures thereof claim 2 , and alloys thereof.4. The article of wherein the first primer is deposited as a metal and subsequently oxidized.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous layer comprises silver or copper.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the second dielectric layer claim 1 , or the third dielectric layer a zinc oxide layer claim 1 , and a zinc stannate layer over the zinc oxide layer.7. The article of further comprising a protective coating over the fifth dielectric layer.8. The article of wherein the third metallic layer is the discontinuous layer having a thickness of less than 20 Å.9. The article of claim 1 , wherein the second metallic layer is the discontinuous layer having a thickness of less than 20 Å.10. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first dielectric layer and the fourth metallic layer are continuous metallic layers having a thickness of 50 Å to 200 Å.11. The article of wherein the second metallic layer is a continuous metallic layer having a ...

INSULATED GLAZING UNIT

Insulated glazing units comprising first and second sheets of glazing material with a low pressure space there between are described. The major surface of the second sheet of glazing material not facing the low pressure space has a low emissivity coating comprising at least one layer of fluorine doped tin oxide thereon. There is a first anti-iridescence coating between the low emissivity coating and the second sheet of glazing material. Also described are insulated glazing units comprising three (first, second and third) sheets of glazing material with a low pressure space between first and second sheets of glazing material, and a second space between the first and third sheets of glazing material. There is a low emissivity coating on one or both major surfaces facing the low pressure space. The third sheet of glazing material has a low emissivity coating on both opposed major surfaces thereof. 149.-. (canceled)50. An insulated glazing unit comprising a first sheet of glazing material and a second sheet of glazing material , there being a first space between the first sheet of glazing material and the second sheet of glazing material , wherein the first sheet of glazing material has a first major surface and an opposing second major surface , and the second sheet of glazing material has a first major surface and an opposing second major surface , wherein the second major surface of the first sheet of glazing material and the first major surface of the second sheet of glazing material face the first space , wherein the first space is a low pressure space having a pressure less than atmospheric pressure , there being a plurality of spacers disposed in the first space , characterised in that the second major surface of the second sheet of glazing material has a low emissivity coating thereon , the low emissivity coating comprising at least one layer of fluorine doped tin oxide and there is a first anti-iridescence coating in between the low emissivity coating and the ...

COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND OVERCOAT FOR IMPROVING SOLAR GAIN AND VISIBLE TRANSMISSION

A coated article includes a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. The low-E coating includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and a dielectric overcoat designed to increase solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of the coated article. A dielectric undercoat may also be designed to increase SHGC of the coated article in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the overcoat and/or undercoat are designed to increase SHGC while also providing for desirably high visible transmission (TY or T) and desirably low normal emittance (E). 1. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an infrared (IR) reflecting layer comprising silver on the glass substrate, located over at least the first dielectric layer;a contact layer on the glass substrate located over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer;a multilayer overcoat comprising a dielectric high index layer having a refractive index (n) of at least 2.2, a dielectric medium index layer having a refractive index (n) of from 1.9 to 2.1, and a dielectric low index layer having a refractive index of no greater than 1.7, and wherein the medium index layer is thinner than each of the high and low index layers and is located between and directly contacting the high index layer and the low index layer; and{'sub': 'n', 'wherein the coating has a normal emissivity (E) of no greater than 0.2 and the coated article has a visible transmission of at least 80% measured monolithically.'}2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the low index layer comprises an oxide of silicon.3. The coated article of claim 2 , wherein the low index layer comprises SiO.4. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the high index layer comprises an oxide of titanium.5. The coated article of claim 4 , wherein the high index layer comprises TiO.6. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the high index layer ...

ARTICLES INCLUDING ANTICONDENSATION AND/OR LOW-E COATINGS AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to articles including anticondensation and/or low-E coatings that are exposed to an external environment, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, the anticondensation and/or low-E coatings may be survivable in an outside environment. The coatings also may have a sufficiently low sheet resistance and hemispherical emissivity such that the glass surface is more likely to retain heat from the interior area, thereby reducing (and sometimes completely eliminating) the presence condensation thereon. The articles of certain example embodiments may be, for example, skylights, vehicle windows or windshields, IG units, VIG units, refrigerator/freezer doors, and/or the like. 123-. (canceled)24. An insulating glass (IG) unit , comprising:first and second substantially parallel spaced apart glass substrates, the first and second substrates providing, in order, first through fourth substantially parallel major surfaces of the IG unit, a gap being defined between the first and second substrates; a first layer comprising silicon oxynitride having an index of refraction of 1.5-2.1,', 'a layer comprising ITO having an index of refraction of 1.7-2.1 and being 85-125 nm thick, and', 'a second layer comprising silicon oxynitride having an index of refraction of 1.5-2.1,', 'wherein at least one of the first and second layers comprising silicon oxynitride is 50-90 nm thick., 'wherein a fourth surface of the IG unit supports a first low-E coating comprising a plurality of thin film layers including, in order moving away from the second substrate25. The IG unit of claim 24 , wherein the first and second layer comprising silicon oxynitride have indices of refraction of 1.7-1.8.26. The IG unit of claim 24 , wherein the first and second layers comprising silicon oxynitride have indices of refraction and thicknesses that vary from one another by no more than 0.1 and 10 nm claim 24 , respectively.27. A coated article ...

COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND DOPED TITANIUM OXIDE BI-LAYER FILM DIELECTRIC AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index bi-layer film of or including doped titanium oxide (e.g., TiOdoped with at least one additional element). The titanium oxide based bi-layer film may be of or include a first titanium oxide based layer doped with a first element, and an adjacent second titanium oxide based layer doped with a different second element. 1. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first transparent dielectric film on the glass substrate;an infrared (IR) reflecting layer comprising silver on the glass substrate, located over at least the first transparent dielectric film;a second transparent dielectric film on the glass substrate, located over at least the IR reflecting layer; andwherein at least one of the first and second transparent dielectric films comprises a first layer comprising an oxide of titanium doped with a first metal element M1, and a second layer comprising an oxide of titanium doped with a second metal element M2 that is located over and directly contacting the first layer comprising the oxide of titanium doped with the first element M1, and wherein the first and second elements M1 and M2 are different.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first layer comprising the oxide of titanium doped with the first element M1 and said second layer comprising the oxide of titanium doped with the second element M2 is amorphous or substantially amorphous.3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein Ti has the highest metal content of any metal in each said of first layer comprising the oxide of titanium doped with the first element M1 and said second layer comprising the oxide of titanium doped with the second element M2 claim 1 , and wherein M1 has the highest metal content of any metal in said first layer ...

Coated article having low-e coating with ir reflecting layer(s) and high index nitrided dielectric film having multiple layers

A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index dielectric multilayer film. The high index dielectric multilayer film may be of or include a first high index layer of or including ZrSiN and/or ZrSiAlN, and a second high index layer of or including titanium oxide (e.g., TiO2). The first high index layer of or including ZrSiN and/or ZrSiAlN may be amorphous or substantially amorphous, and the second high index layer of or including titanium oxide may be substantially crystalline in certain example embodiments. The low-E coating may be used in applications such as monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or the like.

BLUE COLORED HEAT TREATABE COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW SOLAR FACTOR VALUE

There are provided coated articles that include two or more infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., of or including NbZr, Nb, NiCr, NiCrMo, and/or a nitride thereof) sandwiched between at least dielectric layers, and/or a method of making the same. The coating may be designed so that the coated articles realize blue glass side reflective coloration in combination with a low glass side visible reflectance, acceptable film side coloration, and low solar factor (SF) and/or a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Such coated articles may be used in the context of monolithic windows, insulating glass (IG) window units, laminated windows, and/or other suitable applications, and may optionally be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances.

GREY COLORED HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW SOLAR FACTOR VALUE

There are provided coated articles that include two or more infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., of or including NbZr, Nb, NiCr, NiCrMo, and/or a nitride thereof) sandwiched between at least dielectric layers, and/or a method of making the same. The coating may be designed so that the coated articles realize grey (including black) glass side reflective coloration in combination with a low solar factor (SF) and/or a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Such coated articles may be used in the context of monolithic windows, insulating glass (IG) window units, laminated windows, and/or other suitable applications, and may optionally be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A MATERIAL COMPRISING A GLASS SHEET

A process for obtaining a material including a glass sheet, includes providing a glass sheet including a first face coated at least partly by an essentially mineral first coating, the face having at least one first zone and at least one second zone, the at least one first zone having a higher emissivity than that of the second zone, then applying, on at least one portion of the second zone, a sacrificial layer including a resin, then heat treating the coated glass sheet at a temperature of at least 550° C., during which step the sacrificial layer is removed by combustion. 1. A process for obtaining a material comprising a glass sheet , said process comprising:providing a glass sheet comprising a first face coated at least partly by an essentially mineral first coating, said first face having at least one first zone and at least one second zone, said at least one first zone having a higher emissivity than that of said second zone, thenapplying, on at least one portion of said second zone, a sacrificial layer comprising a resin, thenheat treating said coated glass sheet at a temperature of at least 550° C., during which step said sacrificial layer is removed by combustion.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first coating is electrically conductive.3. The process as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first coating comprises at least one metal or comprises at least one transparent conductive oxide.4. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first face is coated over at least one portion by an essentially mineral second coating.5. The process as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the second coating is an enamel containing pigments.6. The process as claimed in claim 4 , wherein one of the first and second coatings partially covers the other.7. The process as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the first coating is electrically conductive and covers a portion of the second coating which is an enamel containing pigments.8. The process as claimed in claim 7 , wherein ...

Copper-alloy barrier layers for metallization in thin-film transistors and flat panel displays

In various embodiments, electronic devices such as thin-film transistors incorporate electrodes featuring a conductor layer and, disposed below the conductor layer, a barrier layer comprising an alloy of Cu and one or more refractory metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, W, Zr, Hf, Re, Os, Ru, Rh, Ti, V, Cr, and Ni.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic recording layer having a larger magnetic anisotropic constant Ku. The method according to the present invention includes the steps of: (a) preparing a substrate; (b) heating the substrate to a temperature of 350° C. or higher, and depositing a non-magnetic material containing MgO as a main component to form a base layer; and (c) forming a magnetic recording layer onto the base layer. 1. A method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium comprising the steps of:(a) preparing a substrate;(b) heating the substrate to a temperature of 350° C. or higher and depositing a non-magnetic material comprising MgO as a main component, to form a base layer; and(c) forming a magnetic recording layer onto the base layer.2. The method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:(b′) depositing Cr metal or an alloy having a bcc structure and comprising Cr as a main component, to form a second base layer,prior to the step (b).3. The method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein a material for forming an ordered alloy is deposited in the step (c).4. The method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein a magnetic material for forming magnetic crystal grains and a non-magnetic material for forming a non-magnetic grain boundary which surrounds the magnetic crystal grains are deposited in the step (c).5. The method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium according to claim 4 , wherein the magnetic material comprises a material for forming an ordered alloy. The invention some constitutional examples of which are described in the specification relates to a method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium. Particularly, it relates to a method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium which is used in a hard disc magnetic ...

Transparent conductive coating for capacitive touch panel or the like

This invention relates to a transparent conductive coating that is substantially transparent to visible light and is designed to have a visible reflectance which more closely matches that the visible reflectance of the underlying substrate. In certain example embodiments, the transparent conductive multilayer coating includes a silver layer(s) and may be used as an electrode(s) in a capacitive touch panel so as to provide for an electrode(s) transparent to visible light but without much visibility due to the substantial matching visible reflection design.

Ig window unit having triple silver coating and dielectric coating on opposite sides of glass substrate

An insulating glass (IG) window unit including first and second glass substrates that are spaced apart from each other. At least one of the glass substrate has a triple silver low-emissivity (low-E) coating on one major side thereof, and a dielectric coating for improving angular stability on the other major side thereof.

Ig window unit having triple silver coating and dielectric coating on opposite sides of glass substrate

An insulating glass (IG) window unit including first and second glass substrates that are spaced apart from each other. At least one of the glass substrate has a triple silver low-emissivity (low-E) coating on one major side thereof, and a dielectric coating for improving angular stability on the other major side thereof.

BARRIER LAYERS COMPRISING NI-INCLUSIVE ALLOYS AND/OR OTHER METALLIC ALLOYS, DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, COATED ARTICLES INCLUDING DOUBLE BARRIER LAYERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments relate to Ni-inclusive ternary alloy being provided as a barrier layer for protecting an IR reflecting layer comprising silver or the like. The provision of a barrier layer comprising nickel, chromium, and/or molybdenum and/or oxides thereof may improve corrosion resistance, as well as chemical and mechanical durability. In certain examples, more than one barrier layer may be used on at least one side of the layer comprising silver. In still further examples, a NiCrMo-based layer may be used as the functional layer, rather than or in addition to as a barrier layer, in a coating. 126-. (canceled)27. A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate , the coating comprising:a first dielectric layer;an IR reflecting layer over at least the first dielectric layer; andan oxided contact layer comprising, by % metal, 54-58 wt. % Ni, 20-22.5 wt. % Cr, 10-20 wt. % Mo, and 1-5% wt. % Fe directly contacting the IR reflecting layer.28. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the coating is a low-E coating.29. The coated article of claim 27 , further comprising a layer comprising NbZr located under and directly contacting the oxided contact layer.30. The coated article of claim 29 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.31. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises silicon nitride.32. The coated article of claim 27 , wherein the contact layer is located over and directly contacting the IR reflecting layer claim 27 , and wherein the IR reflecting layer comprises silver. This application incorporates by reference the entire contents of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2195), entitled “Barrier Layers Comprising Ni and/or Ti, Coated Articles Including Barrier Layers, and Methods of Making the Same,” as well as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/______ (atty. dkt. no. 3691-2319), entitled “Coated Article Including Low-Emissivity Coating, Insulating Glass Unit ...

Self-dimming system

To provide a self-dimming system including: a main body section which is configured by a pair of transparent substrates arranged to face each other and to be separated from each other, and a frame body holding the pair of transparent substrates and forming a gap together with the pair of transparent substrates; a dimming section which is arranged in the gap and provided with a dimming element whose optical properties are reversibly changed by hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of the dimming element; a power-generating equipment which is arranged in the main body section; a hydrogen suction and discharge section which, when receiving electric power generated in the power-generating equipment, generates hydrogen by performing electrolysis and supplies the hydrogen to the gap and which, when not receiving electric power generated in the power-generating equipment, generates electric power by using the hydrogen in the gap; and control means which controls whether or not electric power generated in the power-generating equipment is supplied to the hydrogen suction and discharge section.

3D DIFFRACTION COATING PROCESS

The present invention discloses a 3D diffraction coating process, the operation is simple, due to the principle of newton's rings of single light sources, superimposition of optical wave-wavlet vibration during wave transmission of light and diffraction, refraction, reflection, transmission, transmission increase and reflection increase of the light, slit diffraction generated by a round hole, a rectangular hole and a line in a pattern internally coated in the product is conducted to an outer glass layer to form a diffraction layer, and finally, a muitilayered 3D visual effect is generated, and the manufactured finished product has a good 3D effect, and is very exquisite and high-class.

LOW EMISSIVITY COATINGS, GLASS SURFACES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A substrate having a coating is disclosed. The coating is formed of a plurality of layers. A base layer of the plurality of layers includes an alloy, and at least two additional layers include silver. A coating for a substrate is also disclosed. A method of coating a substrate is further disclosed. 1. An article comprising a substrate and a coating applied to the substrate , the coating comprising a plurality of layers , wherein a base layer of the plurality of layers includes a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy and two additional layers include silver.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy comprises nickel claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , one or more of niobium or tantalum claim 1 , and iron.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy comprises at least about 58 weight % nickel claim 1 , about 20 weight % to 23 weight % chromium claim 1 , about 8 weight % to 10 weight % molybdenum claim 1 , about 3.15 weight % to 4.15 weight % of one or more of niobium or tantalum claim 1 , and less than about 5 weight % iron.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the base layer is directly bonded to the substrate.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of layers comprises claim 1 , from the substrate outwardly:the base layer having a thickness of between about 20 Å and about 50 Å;a first metal layer including silver and having a thickness ranging from about 140 Å to about 180 Å;a first barrier layer having a thickness ranging from about 20 Å and about 50 Å;a first oxide layer having a thickness between about 500 Å and about 1000 Å;a second metal layer including silver and having a thickness a thickness ranging from about 140 Å to about 180 Å;a second barrier layer having a thickness ranging from about 20 Å and about 50 Å;a second oxide layer having a thickness between about 110 Å and about 170 Å; andan overcoat layer having a thickness ranging from about 100 Å to about 170 Å.6. The article of ...

SOLAR-CONTROL GLAZING

The present invention relates to solar-control glazings intended to be fitted in buildings, but also in motor vehicles. They comprise a glass substrate carrying a transparent multilayer stack comprising an alternation of n silver-based functional layers that reflect infrared radiation and of n+1 dielectric coatings, with n≥1, such that each functional layer is surrounded by dielectric coating. At least one of the dielectric coatings comprises a substantially metallic solar radiation absorbing layer based on Pd, enclosed between and in contact with two dielectric oxide layers of at least one element selected from Zn, Sn, Al, In, Nb, Ti and Zr. 1. A transparent solar-control glazing comprising a glass substrate and a transparent multilayer stack on at least one face of the glass substrate , the transparent multilayer stack comprising an alternation of n silver-based functional layers that reflect infrared radiation and of n+1 dielectric coatings , with n≥1 , such that each functional layer is surrounded by dielectric coatings , wherein at least one of the dielectric coatings comprises a substantially metallic solar radiation absorbing layer based on Pd , enclosed between and in contact with two dielectric oxide layers of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Zn , Sn , Al , In , Nb , Ti and Zr , said dielectric oxide layers having a thickness of at least 8 nm.2. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the solar radiation absorbing layer consists essentially of palladium.3. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the solar radiation absorbing layer has a thickness between 0.3 and 10 nm.4. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric oxide layers surrounding and contacting the solar radiation absorbing layer are deposited from a ceramic target.5. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric oxide layers surrounding and contacting the solar radiation ...

SOLAR-CONTROL GLAZING

The present invention relates to solar-control glazings intended to be fitted in buildings, but also in motor vehicles. They comprise a glass substrate carrying a transparent multilayer stack comprising an alternation of n silver-based functional layers that reflect infrared radiation and of n+1 dielectric coatings, with n≥1, such that each functional layer is surrounded by dielectric coating. At least one of the dielectric coatings comprises a substantially metallic solar radiation absorbing layer based on at least one element selected from the group consisting of Co, Ru, Rh, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, enclosed between and in contact with two dielectric oxide layers. 1. A transparent solar-control glazing comprising a glass substrate and a transparent multilayer stack on at least one face of the glass substrate , the transparent multilayer stack comprising an alternation of n silver-based functional layers that reflect infrared radiation and of n+1 dielectric coatings , with n≥1 , such that each functional layer is surrounded by dielectric coatings , wherein at least one of the dielectric coatings comprises a substantially metallic solar radiation absorbing layer comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Co , Ru , Rh , Re , Os , Ir , Pt , enclosed between and in contact with two dielectric oxide layers , said dielectric oxide layers having a thickness of at least 8 nm.2. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the solar radiation absorbing layer comprises ruthenium.3. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the solar radiation absorbing layer consists essentially of ruthenium.4. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the solar radiation absorbing layer has a thickness between 0.3 and 10 nm.5. The transparent solar-control glazing of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric oxide layers surrounding and contacting the solar radiation absorbing layer are layers of an oxide of at least one element ...

Coated article with ir reflecting layer(s) and overcoat for improving solar gain and visible transmission

A coated article includes a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. The low-E coating includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and a dielectric overcoat designed to increase solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of the coated article. A dielectric undercoat may also be designed to increase SHGC of the coated article in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the overcoat and/or undercoat are designed to increase SHGC while also providing for desirably high visible transmission (TY or Tvis) and desirably low normal emittance (En).

SOLAR CONTROL WINDOW FILM

A composite window film may include a first window facing substrate, a reflecting stack and an absorbing stack. The reflecting stack may be located between the first window facing substrate and the absorbing stack. The composite window film may have a VLT not greater than about 80%, a TSER of at least about 40%, and an Energetic Absorption (EA) of not greater than about 50%.

HEATING DEVICE COMPRISING A GLAZING SUBSTRATE COATED ON BOTH SIDES

A heating device equipped with a chamber defining a cavity, includes a door or wall incorporating a multiple glazing, the glazing including at least one transparent substrate coated on each face with a stack of thin layers, namely: on a first face, turned toward the cavity, a first stack that reflects heat essentially by virtue of one or more functional layers based on indium tin oxide; and on the other face, turned toward the exterior of the device, a second stack that reflects heat essentially by virtue of one or more functional layers based on a metal chosen from gold or silver. 1. A heating device equipped with a chamber defining a cavity , said device comprising a door or wall incorporating a multiple glazing , said glazing comprising at least one transparent substrate coated on each face with a stack of thin layers , namely:on a first face, turned toward said cavity, a first stack that reflects heat essentially by virtue of one or more functional layers based on indium tin oxide; andon a second face, turned toward the exterior of the device, a second stack that reflects heat essentially by virtue of one or more functional layers based on a metal chosen from gold or silver.2. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first stack is positioned claim 1 , in the glazing claim 1 , in contact with the cavity of the heating device.3. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first stack comprises claim 1 , as functional layer claim 1 , an indium tin oxide the atomic percentage of Sn of which in the oxide is comprised in a range extending from 5 to 70%.4. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first stack comprises as functional layer a layer of indium tin oxide comprising a proportion by weight of about 85 to 95% indium oxide and about 15 to 5% tin oxide.5. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first stack comprises claim 1 , in succession claim 1 , starting from the substrate:at least one underlayer of a ...

Sapphire thin film coated flexible substrate

A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates. 1. A method for coating sapphire on to substrate comprising ,at least one e-beam evaporation or sputtering process, wherein sapphire is deposited on to at least one substrate to form a sapphire coated substrate, wherein the substrate during deposition is without external cooling or heating; and{'sub': 2', '3, 'at least one annealing process, wherein said sapphire coated substrate is annealed under an annealing temperature ranging from 300° C. to less than a melting point of sapphire (AlO) for a time.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one substrate comprises at least one material with a Mohs value less than that of said sapphire.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one substrate is selected from quartz claim 1 , fused silica claim 1 , silicon claim 1 , glass claim 1 , toughen glass claim 1 , PET claim 1 , polymers claim 1 , and/or plastics.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said sapphire is deposited as at least one thin film on said at least one substrate.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein a thickness of said at least one substrate is of one or more orders of magnitude greater than a thickness of said at least one sapphire thin film.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein a thickness of said at least one sapphire thin film is about 1/1000 of a thickness of said at least one substrate.7. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said at least one sapphire thin film has the thickness between 150 nm and 600 nm.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said time is no less than 30 minutes.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

MATERIAL COMPRISING A SINGLE FUNCTIONAL LAYER CONTAINING SILVER AND AN ABSORBENT LAYER

A material includes a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers I including a lower coating including at least one absorbent layer, a single silver-based functional metal layer and an upper coating including at least one dielectric layer. The absorbent layer is separated from the substrate and from the functional layer by one or more dielectric layers. The material, once fitted in a double glazing, makes it possible to obtain a high selectivity, in particular of greater than 1.45, an interior and exterior light reflection of less than 25% and bluish hues in exterior reflection and in interior reflection. 22. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the material is fitted in a double glazing with the stack positioned on face claim 1 , the double glazing exhibits:a selectivity of greater than 1.45,an interior and exterior light reflection of less than 25%,a value of b* in exterior reflection of less than −5,a value of b* in interior reflection of less than −5.3. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of all the dielectric layers interposed between the at least one absorbent layer and the substrate is greater than 11 nm.5. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lower coating comprises a dielectric layer based on zinc oxide located directly in contact with the silver-based metal layer.6. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lower coating comprises a high-index layer based on metal oxide exhibiting a refractive index of greater than 2.20 and a thickness of greater than 5 nm.7. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lower coating comprises at least the sequence of layers deposited in the following order:at least one layer having a high refractive index, made of material with a refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.20, a physical thickness of the layer having a high refractive index or the sum of the physical thicknesses of the layers having a high refractive index being between ...

COATED ARTICLE HAVING METAMATERIAL-INCLUSIVE LAYER, COATING HAVING METAMATERIAL-INCLUSIVE LAYER, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, coatings having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, and/or methods of making the same. Metamaterial-inclusive coatings may be used, for example, in low-emissivity applications, providing for more true color rendering, low angular color dependence, and/or high light-to-solar gain. The metamaterial material may be a noble metal or other material, and the layer may be made to self-assemble by virtue of surface tensions associated with the noble metal or other material, and the material selected for use as a matrix. An Ag-based metamaterial layer may be provided below a plurality (e.g., 2, 3, or more) continuous and uninterrupted layers comprising Ag in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, barrier layers comprising TiZrOx may be provided between adjacent layers comprising Ag, as a lower-most layer in a low-E coating, and/or as an upper-most layer in a low-E coating. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate supporting a multi-layer low-emissivity (low-E) coating; a plurality of sub-stacks, each said sub-stack including, in order moving away from the substrate, a barrier layer, a lower contact layer comprising zinc oxide, a continuous and uninterrupted layer comprising Ag over and directly contacting the layer comprising zinc oxide, and an upper contact layer over and directly contacting the layer comprising Ag; and', 'a metamaterial-inclusive layer comprising Ag embedded in a matrix of material, the metamaterial-inclusive layer being closer to the substrate than each of the sub-stacks, the Ag in the metamaterial-inclusive layer being discontinuous., 'wherein the multi-layer low-E coating comprises2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein the multi-layer low-E coating comprises three sub-stacks.3. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein each barrier layer in each of the sub-stacks comprises titanium claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , and ...

MATRIX-EMBEDDED METAMATERIAL COATING, COATED ARTICLE HAVING MATRIX-EMBEDDED METAMATERIAL COATING, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, coatings having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, and/or methods of making the same. Metamaterial-inclusive coatings may be used, for example, in low-emissivity applications, providing for more true color rendering, low angular color dependence, and/or high light-to-solar gain. The metamaterial material may be a noble metal or other material, and the layer may be made to self-assemble by virtue of surface tensions associated with the noble metal or other material, and the material selected for use as a matrix. An Ag-based metamaterial layer may be provided below a plurality (e.g., 2, 3, or more) continuous and uninterrupted layers comprising Ag in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, barrier layers comprising TiZrOx may be provided between adjacent layers comprising Ag, as a lower-most layer in a low-E coating, and/or as an upper-most layer in a low-E coating. 1. A method of making a coated article comprising a low-E coating supported by a glass substrate , the method comprising:forming a first matrix layer comprising a matrix material, directly or indirectly on the substrate;forming a donor layer comprising Ag over and contacting the first matrix layer;following formation of the donor layer, forming a second matrix layer comprising the matrix material over and contacting the donor layer, wherein the first and second matrix layers have thicknesses differing from one another by no more than 20%;heat treating the coated article with at least the first and second matrix layers and the donor layer thereon to cause the Ag in the donor layer to self-assemble into a discontinuous collection of formations distributed in the matrix material in forming a metamaterial inclusive layer that emits resonances in a desired wavelength range based at least in part on the formations located therein; andincorporating the metamaterial inclusive layer into ...

GLASS ARTICLE HAVING A METALLIC NANOFILM AND METHOD OF INCREASING ADHESION BETWEEN METAL AND GLASS

An article including a glass or glass ceramic substrate, a noble metal layer, an adhesion promoting layer positioned between and bonded to the substrate and the noble metal layer, and a conductive metal layer positioned on and bonded to the noble metal layer. The adhesion promoting layer includes a siloxy group bonded with the substrate and a thiol group bonded to the noble metal layer. A method for manufacturing an article including applying an adhesion promoting layer comprising mercaptosilane to at least a portion of a glass or glass ceramic substrate, wherein siloxane bonds are formed between the mercaptosilane and the substrate, applying a noble metal layer to the adhesion promoting layer, the noble metal layer bonds with a thiol present in the mercaptosilane, thermally treating the noble metal layer, and applying a conductive metal layer to the noble metal layer. 1. An article comprising:a glass or glass ceramic substrate;a noble metal layer;an adhesion promoting layer positioned between and bonded to the glass or glass ceramic substrate and the noble metal layer; andan electroplated conductive metal layer positioned directly on and bonded to the noble metal layer,wherein the adhesion promoting layer comprises a siloxy group bonded with the glass or glass ceramic substrate and a thiol group bonded to the noble metal layer.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the noble metal layer comprises a noble metal selected from the group consisting of copper claim 1 , silver claim 1 , and gold.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the noble metal layer consists essentially of silver.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the electroplated conductive metal layer is a conductive metal selected from the group consisting of copper claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , lead claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , and combinations and alloys thereof.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the electroplated conductive metal ...