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Xiaojun Zhao1,2, Xinyue Wang1, Ke Liu1
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Abstract:
High-reflectivity metallic films on aluminum substrates are crucial in advanced aerospace and military applications due to their excellent reflectivity and workability. In order to further improve the reflectivity and thermal stability of films, this study investigated the deposition of AgInCux (x = 1, 3, and 5 wt.%) films on Al 6061 alloy substrates using magnetron sputtering, exploring the impact of deposition parameters and composition on their optical properties and thermal stability. Increased copper content improved thermal stability, while it compromised reflectivity. Additionally, increasing deposition power and time initially enhanced reflectivity, but beyond an optimal point, it decreased. Therefore, the AgInCu films deposited at 30 W for 2 min exhibited the highest reflectivity of 99.8% in the near-infrared range, making them promising candidates for reflective films in next-generation optical applications.
