Sayonara Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 A new ultra-low reflection substance has been developed for use in space telescopes. Apparently it is 10-20 times less reflective than matt black paint. "It's the blackest surface commercially available," [Dr Richard Brown] told BBC News Online. "It's a very interesting surface to look at because it's so black." Well duh. The coating is made of an alloy of nickel and phosphorus pitted with tiny curved craters which absorb light. Link here (here's another link with some more detail and a photo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted February 7, 2003 Author Share Posted February 7, 2003 Whoops. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2732487.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fafalone Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 I wonder how long before I can get this as the color of my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Lots of applications for it in the future in solar heating if it's cheap. Maybe a coating on the back of a solar sail. It sounds pretty useful when they get the cost down. Just aman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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