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The coating on the back of glass that makes it into a mirror used to be silver. Now it is usually aluminum.

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What is The reflective coating on the back of a mirror?

The reflective coating on the back of a mirror is typically made of a thin layer of metal such as aluminum or silver. This coating reflects light that hits the mirror, allowing us to see our reflection.


Is a mirror made out of sand?

No, a mirror is typically made out of glass with a reflective coating applied to the back surface. Sand is not translucent or reflective enough to function as a mirror.


Is a mirror a good conductor?

No, a mirror is not a good conductor of electricity. Mirrors are typically made of materials like glass and have a metallic coating on the back that reflects light, but this coating does not allow electricity to pass through easily.


What is typically found on the back of a mirror?

A reflective coating, such as silver or aluminum, is typically found on the back of a mirror.


What do they apply to glass to make it a mirror?

To make glass into a mirror, a thin layer of metallic coating is applied to the back of the glass. This coating is typically made of materials like silver, aluminum, or chrome, which create the mirrored effect by reflecting light.


What is a mirror made out of?

Regular old glass with a reflective coating on the back.


Is a mirror metallic or nonmetallic?

A mirror is typically considered nonmetallic because it is made from a layer of glass with a reflective metal coating on one side. The reflective coating gives the appearance of a metallic surface, but the mirror as a whole is not a solid metal.


What is A flat sheet of glass with a silver-colored coating on one side is a?

It is normally called a mirror.


How would one remove an silver or aluminium coating from a telescope mirror made of pyrex glass?

To remove a silver or aluminum coating from a telescope mirror made of Pyrex glass, you can use a mixture of nitric acid and distilled water. Place the mirror in the solution and the coating should dissolve over time. Be sure to wear protective gear and work in a well-ventilated area when handling acids.


What kind of paint is used on the back of a mirror?

Tin chloride coating to sensitize silver deposits ,silver nitrate for silver coating and copper paint for protection to the silver deposits.


How do you drill a hole through a mirror?

There are special drills that are made specially for drilling many types of glass. They work perfectly well on mirrors. For the best results you should drill from the back of the mirror, this reduces the chance of the reflective coating from splitting away from the glass.


Why can you see your reflection in an unbroken mirror but cannot see your reflection in a broken mirror?

An unbroken mirror, assuming it is plain and flat, reflects all the light that hits it back to you. If the mirror is broken, the pieces are bent and therefore you may be able to see parts of object but not in its entirety. The light that hits the mirror is reflected in different directions and is not directed into your eyes.