January 2012

Technical Data
3M Solar Mirror Film 1100 ™

Description Physical Properties

3M Solar Mirror Film 1100 is a silver metallized Test
Properties Typical Values Method
weatherable acrylic film. It has a solar-weighted
Thickness (without liner)
total hemispherical reflectance of 94% at air mass mils (microns)
4.6 (117) (nominal)
1.5 and is designed for use in concentrating solar Maximum Width inches (m) 49.25 (1.25) (nominal)
collectors. A pressure-sensitive adhesive allows Tensile Strength
39 (6.8) ASTM D882
application to recommended smooth substrates. lbs/in width (N/mm width)
Elongation at Break % 5 ASTM D883
3M™ Solar Mirror Film 1100 offers a number Yield Strength
36.5 (6.5) ASTM D884
of significant advantages over traditional glass lbs/in width (N/mm width)
mirrors, including higher reflectance, less weight Elongation at Yield % 3.5 ASTM D885
Coefficient Thermal Expansion 40 × 10-6
and improved mechanical properties. These (0 to 60°C) °F (°C) (70 × 10-6)
ASTM D696
features can increase the output and design Total Solar Reflectance
94
flexibility of your CSP system. (Air Mass 1.5) %
D&S 25
Specularity % >95
mrad 660 nm
Features Minimum Reflective Area/
99.8% Visual
sq. meter
Note: The following technical information
• Highly reflective • L ightweight materials Operating -40°F to 149°F and data should be considered representative
IEC 62108
enable lower cost Temperature Range °F (°C) (-40°C to 65°C)
• Design flexibility or typical only and should not be used for
sub-structure specification purposes.
• Lead-free*
designs Durability Testing
Accelerated Aging Testing
Optical Properties Test Method Result
Thermal Cycling Section 10.6.3 of IEC 62108 Pass
Specular Reflectance** versus Angular Damp Heat Section 10.7.3.b of IEC 62108 Pass
Resolution Property Value Humidity Freeze Section 10.8.3 of IEC 62108 Pass
Target 95% at 15 MRAD (0.9°) cone angle Neutral Salt Spray ISO 9227 NSS > 480 Hours * P er JEDEC Standard JESD97 Marking,
Symbols, and labels for Identification of Lead
Solar Weighted Total Hemispherical (Pb) Free Assemblies, Components, and
Reflectance Outdoor Weathering Testing Devices, “Electrical and electronic assemblies
and components in which the Lead (Pb)
Target 94% per ASTM E903, ASTM G173 level in any of the raw materials and the end
An early prototype of 3M Solar Mirror Film 1100 product is less than or equal to 0.1% by weight
100
Representative Solar-Weighted Total Hemispherical Reflectance has been on outdoor exposure testing at National and also meets any Pb-free requirements/
definitions adopted by the ROHS Directive
90 Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) in Golden, Colorado 2002/95/EC.”
Total Hemishperical Reflectance (%)

80 since 1995. With the test still ongoing, the decline ** V alue measured at 660 nanometers
70
60
in THR has been less than 3%. with Devices & Services Co., Model 15R,
Reflectometer
50
Total Hemispherical Reflectivity 3M ECP 305+
40 Courtesy: Cheryl Kennedy, NREL, Golden Colorado
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Safety & Handling Outdoor Exposure Time (years)

See Safety Information Packaging Insert for

additional safe use information.
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