How are mirrors made?
By taking liquid metals and allowing them to condense on a sheet of glass, one can get a surface far more reflective.
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A reflective surface is viewed through a thin layer of glass. The glass protects the aluminum from scratching and bubbling, ChaCha
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Modern mirrors are made by taking liquid metals and allowing them to condense on a sheet of glass! Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Most mirrors are made by applying a reflective coating to a suitable substrate. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Mirrors are made by sputtering a thin layer of molten aluminum or silver onto the back of a plate of glass in a vacuum. ChaCha on!
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