Which transparent plastics best reflect or absorb IR heat?
Which transparent plastics best reflect or absorb IR heat?
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Among thin plastics, sheets and films, that are highly transparent to visible light, which are also best at reflecting or absorbing IR heat?
Are there any spray coatings to enhance a clear plastic surface reflecting even more IR without significantly degrading transparency to visible light?
Thank you for any comments.
Are there any spray coatings to enhance a clear plastic surface reflecting even more IR without significantly degrading transparency to visible light?
Thank you for any comments.





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RE: Which transparent plastics best reflect or absorb IR heat?
RE: Which transparent plastics best reflect or absorb IR heat?
Coatings can help. For example tin oxide is coated onto the glass in your oven to reflect the heat back in. Search for IR reflective coatings.
Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC
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Plastic materials consultant to the Fortune 100
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