Glass Iridization

Modern, low-toxicity precursors for thin-film interference coatings on COE 104 soft glass.

Interactive explorers

• Advanced Glass Iridization: Modern Precursors & Thermodynamics Deep dive into the chemistry and thermodynamics of alternative iridization precursors.
• Soft Glass Iridization: Modern Precursors Moving beyond tin and silver — interactive precursor explorer.

Source research

• The Chemistry, Thermodynamics, and Application of Alternative Iridization Techniques for Soft Glass Full research report — TTIP, bismuth, ferric chloride, rare earths, and mica. Comparative hazard table included.