silvering
Process of evaporating aluminium or silver in a vacuum chamber containing glass objects, such as mirrors or optical instruments, to obtain a reflective coating. Some methods also use pure oxygen or a layer of quartz.
silvering — process of evaporating aluminium or silver in a vacuum chamber containing glass objects, such as mirrors or optical instruments, to obtain a reflective coating. Some methods also use pure oxygen or a layer of quartz. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.
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Frequently asked questions
What is silvering?
Process of evaporating aluminium or silver in a vacuum chamber containing glass objects, such as mirrors or optical instruments, to obtain a reflective coating. Some methods also use pure oxygen or a layer of quartz.
What category of skill is silvering?
ESCO classifies silvering under the knowledge category, specifically in the materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) subcategory.
How transferable is silvering between industries?
ESCO tags silvering as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is silvering the same as silvering process?
Yes — silvering is also known as silvering process, coat glass with reflective coating, coat glass with silver, silvering method, method of silvering, create reflective coating, coat glass with aluminium, or process of silvering. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn silvering?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands silvering and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.