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[APD] Foil vs. White paint

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Subject: [APD] Foil vs. White paint
From: Harry Martin <harry at harrymartincartoons_com>
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:45:55 -0600
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S. Hieber wrote:
> It's just that aluminum foil is a relativley poor reflector of light. It has a high photon capture rate. 

Interesting reading from a Google search for:
      reflectivity aluminum foil paint

http://fins.actwin.com/aquatic-plants/month.9702/msg00453.html

I don't have a light meter, so I don't know. I'll just stick to my 
recyclable crinkled aluminum foil.  :-)

Harry

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