| Process | Interference colouring |
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The colours results from the interference phenomena. In very thin semi-transparent layers on top of the material the white light is partly reflected. The layers filter and amplify certain colors (wavelengths) and the surface appears to have a colour.
The thin layers are normally oxide layers, for example cromiumoxide on stainless steel. Patterns of different colours can be achieved by etching selected areas on the surface. |
Danish Name
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Interferensfarvning |
Category
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Surface processes |
Typical products
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Beetle, coloured Pastry server Spoon, coloured Tiile, coloured metal |
Photo
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Thomas Nissen (Computer graphics) |
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