Deep Sky Black Coating Characteristics

Parameter Value
Total Hemispherical Reflectance (THR) 0.78% (0.4-1.0 µm)
THR, Visible Spectrum 0.37% (0.4-0.7 µm)
Thermal Emissivity 0.988 (10-66 µm)
Thermal/Vacuum Performance Survival Range 77°K-425°C Outgassing not Measureable At 10**-5 torr.
Reflectance Peaks- Expected Values at 2.3 micrometers - THR approx. 37%
at 5.8 micrometers - THR approx. 17%

Note: values to be VERIFIED utilizing EQUINOX supplied scatterometer measurements and/or by independently operated centers depending on customer requirement.

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