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    Optical Mirrors Guide: Metallic, Dielectric & Coatings
    Relatively low reflectance metallic coated mirrors offer broad spectral bandwidth and low-cost performance, often using protected aluminum or silver coatings, providing 85%–95% reflectivity, lower than dielectric alternatives. They are ideal when high-power laser resistance is not required and when polarization-insensitive performance is needed, with popular options like protected aluminum (visible-UV) and gold (IR). 
    Key Characteristics of Low Reflectance Metallic Mirrors 
    • Low Cost & Wide Spectrum: These coatings are generally economical and effective across broad, multi-wavelength ranges.
    • Lower Reflectivity: Typically reflect 90–98%, which is lower than the >99% achievable by dielectric coatings.
    • Sensitivity & Durability: These mirrors are less durable and have lower laser damage thresholds, with the metal coating being susceptible to oxidation if not protected.
    • Common Materials:
      • Aluminum (Al): Often used for UV-visible, offering roughly 85-87% average reflectivity, though it can be enhanced.
      • Silver (Ag): High reflectivity (95%+) in visible-NIR but can suffer from oxidation without protection.
      • Gold (Au): Excellent for infrared (IR) applications.
    • Applications: Common in laboratory settings, telescopes, and general-purpose optics rather than high-power laser systems. 
    Common Protection Methods
    To improve the durability of these relatively low-reflectance surfaces, protected or enhanced metallic coatings are used. These involve adding dielectric layers (like
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      Uni-Optics offers four metallic coating types: * **UV Enhanced Aluminum** Ravg > 85% from 250nm to 400nm * **Protected Aluminum** ...
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