Acteron has developed unique processes for the deposition of optically reflective gold coating. These deposits are exceptionally hard, pure, uniform and thermally stable. The OptiGold(tm) layer can be applied over an Acteron developed, multi-layer OptiNickel(tm) process or directly to our OptiAlloy(tm) stainless steel for optimum corrosion resistance, reflectance and uniformity.

Why is OptiGold (tm) the Best Choice
in Reflector Coatings?

• Optimum Reflectivity OptiGold(tm) utilizes proprietary processes to achieve 98% plus infrared reflectivity.
• Purity and Uniformity OptiGold(tm) is a highly pure (99.9%) and exceptionally fine-grained hard gold deposit which is free of organic polymers present in other hard gold deposits.
• Exceptional Longevity The combination of hardness, purity and non-porosity provide an exceptionally durable coating which can be applied over our extremely corrosion-resistant OptiNickel(tm) undercoating. OptiNickel(tm) is a proprietary multilayer nickel process utilizing ultrasound, innovative chemistries and modulated electrocurrent to achieve a uniquely pore-free diamond turntable and corrosion-resistant coating.

• Highest Reliability Exceptional purity and uniformity are combined with the Acteron "zero defect" quality control system to provide the highest reliability available anywhere.
  Applications

• Lasers - "State-of-the-art" reflector coatings for new and refurbished yag laser cavities. OptiGold can be applied directly to stainless steel for use in water cooled systems providing enhanced corrosion resistance and power output.
• Infrared Reflectors - OptiGold(tm) is the ideal coating for epitaxial reactors, rapid thermal processing systems and many other heat shielding or directing applications. Optics - Spectral or diffused OptiGold(tm) is preferred internationally for its durability, reflectivity and precise quality control.

 Substrates

OptiGold can be applied to virtually all metallic and many non-metallic substrates through the use of Acteron's proprietary OptiBond(tm) processes which achieve exceptional coating adhesion without surface etching.

Fabrication

We provide complete optical component fabricated to print. In-house services include coordinate measurement; profilometer testing; optical lapping and polishing. Other services include CNC and conventional machining; surface diffusion and optical polishing. 

Acteron Quality Assurance

Reflectance measurement is supplied by Beckman DK2A Spectrophotometer with an integrating sphere for measurement of total spectral reflectivity. NBS traceable reflectance measurements are provided for spectral and diffused surfaces.