Neil Myron Poley

Adhesion of chromium films to soda lime glass

A comprehensive empirical study of chromium-glass adhesion is described. The experimental matrix includes variations in cleaning procedures, substrates, and vacuum treatments. Particular attention is given to glow discharge ambients, including active and noble gases. The effect of substrate heating was also investigated. The dynamic peel adhesion test was used for comparison of adhesion strengths, and this technique is described. The study was directed toward finding a process compatible with high-throughput production techniques. Quantitative data are given that compare various deposition regimes, and results show a significantly improved chromium deposition process for this particular class of substrates. Some general comments are made regarding the adhesion mechanism and other related phenomena.

Selection of large scale functional film coating systems

Selection of large‐scale functional film‐coating systems involves many parameters that are not always obvious. This paper will attempt to cover many of these in some detail. Consideration will be given to specification of the system, process variables, process monitors, computer interfacing, and cost‐performance analysis. An example of such an analytical method will be given that covers in detail both the generation of a system specification and its quantitative analysis.