A high absorptivity is essential in the efficient use of a solar collector. In this paper we review some of the fundamental considerations in solar absorbing coatings and present reflectance data on several chemically treated surfaces which appear to be black in the solar spectrum. Reflectivity data are also presented for a lead sulfide “selective paint” which uses a silicone binder.
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Mattox et al. (1974) studied this question.