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SCHOTT AG S
Specification PCP
AMIRAN
Physical and chemical properties SCHOTT AntiReflective
Colour no.: see 1.1.1

AMIRAN is a mineral glass that has an anti-reflective optical-interference coating on one or on both surfaces and can
be used for outside windows, display windows, display blackboards, advertising displays, boxes at sport stadiums,
reception areas, show cases.

The following specifications apply for the technical properties

TP AMIRAN SCHOTT AntiReflective stock sizes
TP AMIRAN SCHOTT AntiReflective cut sizes

AMIRAN SCHOTT AntiReflective is available in following types:

AMIRAN on float glass:

Standard clear float glass with an anti-reflective coating on one surface (referred to as A1F and AV1F that can be
thermally toughened as of here) or both surfaces (referred to as A2F and AV2F that can be thermally
toughened as of here), produced in a dip-coating process based on optical interference systems and available in
different thicknesses. Disturbing reflections on the inside interfaces are basically eliminated with a laminate consisting
of two A1F glasses.

AMIRAN on white glass:

Extra clear low iron float glass (white glass) with an anti-reflective coating on one surface (referred to as
A1W and AV1W that can be thermally toughened as of here) or both surfaces (referred to as A2W and AV2W
that can be thermally toughened as of here), produced in a dip-coating process based on optical interference
systems and available in different thicknesses. Disturbing reflections on the inside interfaces are basically eliminated
with a laminate consisting of two A1W glasses.

AMIRAN on tinted glass, grey:

Contrast enhancing mineral glass with an anti-reflective coating on one surface (referred to as A1G and AV1G that
can be thermally toughened as of here) or both surfaces (referred to as A2G and AV2G that can be thermally
toughened as of here), produced in a dip-coating process based on optical interference systems and available in
different transmittances. Disturbing reflections on the inside interfaces are basically eliminated with a laminate
consisting of two A1G glasses.

AMIRAN on float glass or white glass with a low emissivity coating (low-e) as insulating glass:
Upon request, AMIRAN is available as solar control glass thermal insulation glass as insulating glass. arcon sunbelt
platin is used as the solar protective coating and arcon N 33 as the heat insulation coating. The lighting values are
available upon request. If desired, other low-e coatings can be considered for whether or not they qualify. The lighting
values are available upon request.

AMIRAN can be thermally toughened.

The setting parameters for the furnace for thermal toughening are similar to those of normal float glass, but still must to
be modified. For further information, please refer to the technical information Recommendations for Working with
SCHOTT AntiReflective" that are available upon request.

Laminated safety glass

For laminated safety glass, glasses that are anti-reflective on one surface are always to be used. The side that is not
anti-reflective must always face the interlayer. The maximum thickness for glass that is anti-reflective on one side is
10 mm. When it comes to the appearance of laminated and laminated safety glass, the demands stated in
DIN EN ISO 12543-6.

The subsequent properties are based primarily on the measuring results of the very latest standards and
measuring methods. These are defined in the corresponding Measuring and Test Procedures.
We retain the right to change the data in keeping with the latest technical standards.
Non-toleranced numerical values are reference values of a typical production quality.

Values marked with do not apply to the type of glass or no values are available.
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Requirements deviating from these specifications must be defined in writing in a customer agreement.

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Specification PCP
AMIRAN
Physical and chemical properties SCHOTT AntiReflective

1. Optical properties
1.1 Reflectance
1.1.1 Luminous reflectance vD65 (for average production quality)

Measuring geometry: 8 ***

colour thickness vD65

product name type glass substrate
no. in mm in %***
AMIRAN
anti-reflective coating on both surfaces:
AMIRAN Float (A2F, 4.0; 5.0; 6.0;
Float glass
that can be 50970 8.0; 10.0; 12.0 1
(Standard)
thermally toughened AV2F)
AMIRAN White glass (A2W,
4.0; 6.0; 8.0;
that can be Float glass (White glass) 50971 1
10.0; 12.0
thermally toughened AV2W)
AMIRAN Grey (A2G;
that can be 56 %T* Float glass, grey 55610 4.0 1
thermally toughened AV2G)
AMIRAN Grey (A2G,
that can be 44 %T* Float glass, grey 55470 6.0 1
thermally toughened AV2G)

AMIRAN
anti-reflective coating on one surface
for manufacturing laminated safety glass:
AMIRAN Float (A1F,
Float glass 4.0; 5.0; 6.0;
that can be 50970 1**
(Standard) 8.0; 10.0
thermally toughened AV1F)
AMIRAN White glass (A1W,
4.0; 6.0; 8.0;
that can be Float glass (White glass) 50971 1**
10.0
thermally toughened AV1W)
AMIRAN Grey (A1G,
that can be 56 %T* Float glass, grey 55610 4.0 1**
thermally toughened AV1G)
AMIRAN Grey (A1G,
that can be 44 %T* Float glass, grey 55470 6.0 1**
thermally toughened AV1G)
* T = transmittance
** Laminated glass, value anti-reflective coating on both surfaces

1.1.2 Regular spectral reflectance

- limiting value curve and a curve of an average production quality of
AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate; see annex 1.1.2
White glass 8.0 mm
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- Table of the limiting values in %:

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AMIRAN
Physical and chemical properties SCHOTT AntiReflective

- Table of the limiting values in %:

product name glass substrate wavelength in nm

500 to
380 440 620 780
540
Float glass
AMIRAN Float (A2F) 6.5 0.9 1.7 0.7 6.5
(Standard)
Float glass
AMIRAN White glass (A2W) 6.5 0.9 1.7 0.7 6.5
(White glass)
product name glass substrate wavelength in nm

Float glass, grey 56 %T

AMIRAN Grey (A2G) Float glass, grey 44 %T

1.2 Transmittance
1.2.1 Luminous transmittance vD65 in % (for average production quality)

product name glass substrate thickness v D65

in mm in %
4.0 96
5.0
AMIRAN Float (A2F) Float glass 6.0 94
(Standard) 8.0
10.0 91
12.0
4.0 98
AMIRAN White glass (A2W) 6.0 98
Float glass
(White glass) 8.0 97
10.0
12.0

AMIRAN Grey (A2G) Float glass, grey 56 % T 4.0
Float glass, grey 44 % T 6.0

1.2.2 Spectral transmittance in %

an average production quality of - see annex 1.2.2a
- AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate;
Float glass (White glass), 6.0 mm and 8.0 mm
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- AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate;

Float glass (Standard), 6.0 mm and 10.0 mm

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Specification PCP
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Physical and chemical properties SCHOTT AntiReflective

1.2.3 UV-Transmittance UV according to DIN EN 410 (280 nm to 380 nm)

- AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate;
Float glass (Standard), 4.0 mm ca. 51 %

- AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate;

Float glass (Standard), 6.0 mm ca. 46 %

- AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on one surface,

glass substrate; Float glass (Standard)
- Laminated safety glass (2 sheets with PVB interlayer thickness 0.76 mm) <1%
- Laminated safety glass (2 sheets with PVB interlayer thickness 1.52 mm) <1%

1.2.4 Solar direct transmittance e

- AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate;

Float glass (Standard), 4.0 mm 84 %
- AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate;
Float glass (Standard), 6.0 mm 80 %
- Spectral transmittance in % (250 nm to 2500 nm) see annex 1.2.2b

1.3 Colour

1.3.1 Visual colour impression of the in reflection in transmission

anti-reflective coating
AMIRAN Standard
AMIRAN White glass unobtrusive green-blue * neutral in colour
AMIRAN Grey

* The colour of the reflection is dependent on the observation angle.

Thermal toughening or bending processes may cause changes concerning visual colour impression in
reflection.
Further information see front page.
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Physical and chemical properties SCHOTT AntiReflective

2. Mechanical properties
2.1 Abrasion resistance of the anti-reflective coating
2.1.1 Taber-Abraser process
(according to DIN 52 347) abrasion class 2

2.2 Adhesion of the anti-reflective coating

2.2.1 Adhesion tests no peeling off of coating
(DIN ISO 9211-4) ISO 9211-4-02-03 visible

3. Chemical properties
3.1 Corrosion resistance of the anti-reflective coating
3.1.1 Copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray testing
21 days spray test with sodium chloride adding copper and no peeling off of coating
acetic at 50 C visible
(DIN EN ISO 9227 - CASS)

3.1.2 Neutral salt spray testing

21 days spray test with sodium chloride at 35 C no peeling off of coating
(DIN EN 1096-2 class A) visible

3.2 Resistance to climate of the anti-reflective coating

3.2.1 Condensation atmosphere with constant humidity
21 days storage at 40 C and a relative humidity of approx. 100 % no peeling off of coating
(DIN EN 1096-2 class A) visible

3.3 Hazardous Substances (anti-reflective coating)

Equates to EC-directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS-directive) Certificate on request

4. Electrical properties

Glass is a non-conductor.

5. Annex (diagrams, curves)

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curves see page 8, 9, 10

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Physical and chemical properties SCHOTT AntiReflective

6. Miscellaneous

6.1 Cleaning
see Technical Information No. 2001, cleaning instruction

6.2 Wettability of glass surface by humidity

The wettability of the glass surface may differ due to imprints of rollers, fingerprints, labels, paper
grain, vacuum suction, lubricants.
With moist glass surfaces caused by condensation, rain, or cleaning with water, different types of
wettability may be visible. These types of phenomenon are typical and offer no grounds for a claim.

6.3 Storage
AMIRAN glass must be stored in a dry, ventilated, weather protected area or when on
construction sites protected with appropriate covers such as tarpaulins. Contact with excessive
moisture and varying weather conditions should be avoided.
AMIRAN glass plates must be stored upright on a suitable base support. The base support and
the angle between it and the uprights must be padded to avoid causing any damage to the edge
seal or the glass. The base support, as shown in the sketch below, should be at right angles to
the surface of the glass.

It is advisable to store glass plates grouped by thickness to avoid to shuffle through the stack
with the possible risk of damaging the coating by scratching.

AMIRAN glass should be protected by acid-free paper interlayers while they are in storage. The
paper interlayers which are used between the individual sheets of glass when they are shipped
from the factory can be reused for storage purposes. If cork pads are used as spacers between
the sheets of glass, adhesive should be avoided to keep them in place.
When opening shipping crates containing glass, use tools with care to avoid damaging
(scratching) the glass or breaking it.
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6.4 Loading and Unloading

Suction lifters with clean rubber surfaces can be used to load or unload the cases. Avoid sliding
the suction cups across the face of the glass.
For glasses which will be thermally toughened, it is recommended to protect the suction lifters
with a topcoat (e.g. MTC 2 from euroTech) to avoid suction marks that may be visible after
thermal toughening.
If multi-cup suction lifters (with 4 or 5 cups for example) are used for unloading, the sheets of
glass (up to a thickness of about 6 mm) can be lifted and put down together with the paper
interlayer. In the case of thicker glass the paper must be removed if necessary. Otherwise the
glass can slip if it is too heavy.
If the glass is unloaded without the paper interlayer, the surfaces of the suction cups in contact
with the glass must be clean and not lubricated too much.

6.5 Insulating glass
The technical data on light, radiation and heat for customer-specific insulation glass made out of
AMIRANis determined using valid standards. Depending on the order, the manufacturer will confirm
these values.
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Annex 1.1.2

Regular spectral reflectance of AMIRANanti-reflective coating on both surfaces,

glass substrate; Floatglas (White glass) 8 mm

10,0

9,0 limiting value curve

average production condition

8,0
Reflectance in %

Measuring geometry: 8
7,0

6,0

5,0

4,0

3,0

2,0

1,0

SCHOTT AntiReflective
0,0

S
380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720 740 760 780
Wavelength in nm

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Annex 1.2.2a

Regular spectral transmittance of AMIRAN
(average production condition)

100
1)
90
2)
80
3)
Transmittance in %

4)
70

1) AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate; Floatglas (White glass) 6 mm
60
2) AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate; Floatglas (White glass) 8 mm
3) AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate; Float glass (Standard) 6 mm
50
4) AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate; Floatglass (Standard) 10 mm

40 Measuring geometry: 0

30

20

10

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0
280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720 740 760 780

AMIRAN
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Wavelength in nm
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Annex 1.2.2b

Regular spectral transmittance of AMIRAN
(average production condition)

100

90

80
Transmittance in %

1)
70

60 2)

50
1) AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate; Floatglas (White glass) 4 mm
40 2) AMIRAN anti-reflective coating on both surfaces, glass substrate; Floatglas (White glass) 6 mm

30 Measuring geometry: 0

20

10

0
250

350

450

550

650

750

850

950

1050

1150

1250

1350

1450

1550

1650

1750

1850

1950

2050

2150

2250

2350

2450

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Wavelength in nm

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