MX2012012166A

Coated article having low-e coating with absorber layer(s).

Abstract

A coated article is provided, having a coating supported by a glass substrate where the coating includes at least one color and/or reflectivity-adjusting absorber layer. The absorber layer(s) allows color tuning, and reduces the glass side reflection of the coated article and/or allows sheet resistance of the coating to be reduced without degrading glass side reflection. In certain example embodiments the absorber layer is provided between first and second dielectric layers which may be of substantially the same material and/or composition. In certain example embodiments, the coated article is capable of achieving desirable transmission, together with desired color, low reflectivity, and low selectivity, when having only one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of silver and/or gold. Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, monolithic windows, or the like.

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Expires 5 April 2031.

20 claims: 6 independent, 14 dependent

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CLAIMS REIVINDICACIONES 1. Una unidad de ventana de vidrio aislante (IG) de color bronce, caracterizada porque incluye un primer substrato de vidrio y un segundo substrato de vidrio y un recubrimiento sostenido por al menos el primer substrato de vidrio, el recubrimiento comprende alejándose del primer substrato de vidrio:una primera capa dieléctrica;una capa absorbedora;una segunda capa dieléctrica;una primera capa de contacto;una capa reflejante de radiación IR que comprende plata, en donde el recubrimiento tiene solo una capa reflejante de radiación IR que comprende plata;una segunda capa de contacto;y una tercera capa dieléctrica, en donde la unidad de IG tiene una transmisión visible de aproximadamente 30 a 45%, y color bronce por un valor de color a*g de aproximadamente 0 a +3.0 y un valor de color b*g de aproximadamente 0.0 a +3.0 y una reflectancia visible del lado del vidrio (Y) no mayor que 16%, y en donde la unidad de ventana de IG es capaz de lograr estas características cuando tiene solo una capa reflejante de radiación IR que comprende plata. one. A bronze colored insulating glass (IG) window unit, characterized in that it includes a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate and a coating supported by at least the first glass substrate, the coating comprises moving away from the first glass substrate : a first dielectric layer;an absorbent layer;a second dielectric layer;a first contact layer;a silver comprising IR radiation reflective layer, wherein the coating has only a silver comprising IR radiation reflective layer;a second contact layer;and a third dielectric layer, where the IG unit has a visible transmission of approximately 30 to 45%, and bronze color with a color value of *g from about 0 to +3.0 and a color value b *g approximately 0.0 to +3.0 and a visible glass-side reflectance (Y) not greater than 16%, and where the IG window unit is capable of achieving these characteristics when it has only a reflective layer of IR radiation comprising silver .
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5 glass, the coating comprises moving away from the glass substrate:a first dielectric layer;an absorbent layer comprising NbZr, - a second dielectric layer, wherein the absorbent layer is between and makes direct contact with the first dielectric layer and the 5 vidrio, el recubrimiento comprende alejándose del substrato de vidrio: una primera capa dieléctrica;una capa absorbedora que comprende NbZr,- una segunda capa dieléctrica, en donde la capa absorbedora está entre y hace contacto directamente con la primera capa dieléctrica y la
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10 second dielectric layer;a first contact layer;a reflective layer of IR radiation;a second contact layer, where each of the first contact layer and the second contact layer directly contact the reflective layer of IR radiation;and a third layer 10 segunda capa dieléctrica;una primera capa de contacto;una capa reflejante de radiación IR;una segunda capa de contacto, en donde cada una de la primera capa de contacto y la segunda capa de contacto hace contacto directamente con la capa reflejante de radiación IR;y una tercera capa
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15 dieléctrica. fifteen dielectric.
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19. A bronze colored insulating glass (IG) window unit, characterized in that it includes a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate and a coating supported by at least the first glass substrate, the coating comprises moving away from the first glass substrate :a first dielectric layer;a first contact layer;a reflective layer of IR radiation comprising silver;a second contact layer, the first contact layer and the second contact layer each directly contact the reflective layer of IR radiation;a second dielectric layer;an absorbent layer;and a third dielectric layer, where the IG unit has a visible transmission of approximately 20 to 50%, a color value a *g from about 0 to 3.0, a color value b *g from approximately 0.0 to 3.0 to have a bronze coloration. 19. Una unidad de ventana de vidrio aislante (IG) de color bronce, caracterizada porque incluye un primer substrato de vidrio y un segundo substrato de vidrio y un recubrimiento sostenido por al menos el primer substrato de vidrio, el recubrimiento comprende alejándose del primer substrato de vidrio: una primera capa dieléctrica;una primera capa de contacto;una capa reflejante de radiación IR que comprende plata;una segunda capa de contacto, la primera capa de contacto y la segunda capa de contacto hacen contacto cada una directamente con la capa reflejante de radiación IR;una segunda capa dieléctrica;una capa absorbedora;y una tercera capa dieléctrica, en donde la unidad de IG tiene una transmisión visible de aproximadamente 20 a 50%, un valor de color a*g de aproximadamente 0 a 3.0, un valor de color b*g de aproximadamente 0.0 a 3.0 para tener una coloración bronce.
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25. A bronze colored coated article characterized in that it comprises a coating supported by a glass substrate, the coating comprises moving away from the glass substrate:a first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;a first contact layer;a silver comprising IR radiation reflective layer, wherein the coating has only a silver comprising IR radiation reflective layer;a second contact layer, the first contact layer and the second contact layer each directly contact the reflective layer of IR radiation;and a second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride;Wherein at least one of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride is divided by an absorbent layer comprising one or more of: Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, 25. Un artículo revestido de color bronce, caracterizado porque comprende un recubrimiento sostenido por un substrato de vidrio, el recubrimiento comprende alejándose del substrato de vidrio: una primera capa dieléctrica que comprende nitruro de silicio;una primera capa de contacto;una capa reflejante de radiación IR que comprende plata, en donde el recubrimiento tiene solo una capa reflejante de radiación IR que comprende plata;una segunda capa de contacto, la primera capa de contacto y la segunda capa de contacto hacen contacto cada una directamente con la capa reflejante de radiación IR;y una segunda capa dieléctrica que comprende nitruro de silicio;én donde por lo menos una de la primera capa dieléctrica y la segunda capa dieléctrica que comprenden nitruro de silicio es dividida por una capa absorbedora que comprende uno o más de: Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, Cu, Al, V, Mn, Mo, Pd, Ta, W, In, InSn and stainless steel to have a first separate layer portion and a second separate layer portion comprising silicon nitride wherein the absorbent layer comprises one or more of: Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, Cu, Al, V, Mn, Mo, Pd, Ta, W, In, InSn and stainless steel directly between them, the absorbent layer it is provided such that the coated article is bronze in color and is capable of achieving this placement when it has only one reflective layer of IR radiation comprising silver. Cu, Al, V, Mn, Mo, Pd, Ta, W, In, InSn y acero inoxidable para tener una primera porción de capa separada y una segunda porción de capa separada que comprende nitruro de silicio en donde la capa absorbedora comprende uno o más de: Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, Cu, Al, V, Mn, Mo, Pd, Ta, W, In, InSn y acero inoxidable directamente entre las mismas, la capa absorbedora se proporciona de modo que el artículo revestido es de color bronce y es capaz de lograr esta colocación cuando tiene solo una capa reflejante de radiación IR que comprende plata.

Independent claims6

594 paragraphs in 9 sections, as filed

(54) Title: ARTICLE COATED WITH LOW-E COATING WITH ABSORBING LAYER (S). (54) Title: COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH ABSORBER LAYER (S).

(57) Summary

A coated article is provided, having a coating supported by a glass substrate where the coating includes at least one absorbent layer for adjusting color and / or reflectivity. The absorbent layer (s) allow to adjust the color and reduce the reflection of the glass side of the coated article and / or allow the laminar resistance of the coating to be reduced without degrading glass side reflection. In certain exemplary embodiments, the absorbent layer is provided between the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer which can be of substantially the same material and / or composition. In certain exemplary embodiments, the coated article is capable of achieving desirable transmission, along with desired color, low reflectivity, and low selectivity, when it has only a reflective layer of silver and / or gold infrared radiation (IR). Articles coated in accordance with certain exemplary embodiments of this invention can be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, monolithic windows, or the like. The most representative figure of the invention is number 1.

(57) Abstract

A coated article is provided, having a coating supported by a glass substrate where the coating ineludes at least one color and / or reflectivity-adjusting absorb layer. The absorber layer (s) allows color tuning, and reduces the glass side reflection of the coated article and / or allows sheet resistance of the coating to be reduced without degrading glass side reflection. In certain example performances the absorb layer is provided between first and second dielectric layers which may be of substantially the same material and / or composition. In certain example embodiments, the coated article is capable of achieving desirable transmission, together with desired color, low reflectivity, and low selectivity, when having only one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of silver and / or gold. Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, monolithic Windows, or the like.

ARTICLE COATED WITH LOW-E COATING WITH

ABSORBING LAYER (S)

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Certain exemplary embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article that includes a glass substrate that supports a low-E coating, where the low-E coating includes at least one absorbent layer to control the color and / or reflectivity of the coated article. . The coated article can be used in an insulating glass (IG) unit in certain exemplary embodiments.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Coated articles are known in the field for use in window applications such as insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, and / or the like. It is known that in certain cases, it may be desirable to heat treat (eg heat temper, heat flex and / or heat strengthen) these coated articles for quenching, flexing or the like.

Insulating glass (IG) windows are well known in the field. Conventional IG window units include at least a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate (one of which may have a solar control coating on an interior surface thereof) that are coupled to each other via at least one seal (s) or separator (s). The resulting gap or opening between the glass substrates may or may not be filled with a gas and / or evacuated at low pressure in different cases. Some IG window units are tempered. Thermal tempering of the glass substrates for these IG units typically requires heating the glass substrates to a temperature (s) of at least about 580 ° C for a period of time sufficient to enable thermal tempering. Architectural, monolithic windows for use in homes or buildings are also known in the field and may include a coating supported by a glass substrate. Fixed home windows can be made of glass sheets. Optionally, these monolithic windows can also be thermally tempered for safety. Heat treatment (eg, thermal tempering) of coated articles typically requires the use of temperature (s) of at least 580 ° C, more preferably of at least about 600 ° C, and even more preferably of at least 620 ° C.

In certain situations, designers of coated articles frequently strive for a combination of desirable visible transmission, desirable color, low reflectance, low emissivity (or emission coefficient), and low sheet resistance (Rs). The low emissivity (low-E) and low sheet resistance characteristics allow these coated articles to block significant amounts of IR radiation in order to reduce for example undesirable heating of the interior of the vehicle or building. Designers of coated articles also seek to have particular color appearances (eg, when viewed from outside a building or vehicle in which the coated article is mounted) and / or low visible reflectance. Typically, thick reflective layers of IR radiation (eg, silver-based layers), while blocking IR radiation, cause the visible reflectance to increase. Thus, in the past it has been difficult to achieve a combination of good IR radiation blocking and at the same time low or relatively low visible reflectance.

In view of what. above, it will be apparent to those skilled in the field that there is a need in the field for a coated article having one or more of a desirable visible transmission, desirable color, low reflectance, low emissivity (or emission coefficient), and / or low laminar resistance (Rs). In certain exemplary embodiments, it will be apparent that there is a need in the field for a coated article (eg, for use in an IG window unit) that can achieve a desirable color combination (eg, a * and / ob * desirable), fairly low visible reflectance, low emissivity and / or sheet resistance, and desired visible transmission.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A coated article including a low-E coating supported by a substrate (eg, a glass substrate) is provided in certain exemplary embodiments of this invention. In certain exemplary embodiments, the coated article has one or more than one desirable visible transmission, desirable color, low reflectance, low emissivity (or emission coefficient), and / or low sheet resistance (Rs). In certain exemplary embodiments, the coated article (eg, for use in an IG window unit) may achieve a desirable color combination (eg, desired * and / or b * reflective values), fairly low visible reflectance, Low emissivity and / or laminar resistance and desired visible transmission. As used herein, a coated article may or may include a coated article, monolithic and / or a unit of

IG.

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, an absorbent layer for adjusting the color and / or reflectivity of the low-E coating is included for the purpose of allowing coloration and / or reflectivity of the coating (and coated article) to be selectively controlled. The coated article may have a bronze, green, neutral, blue or other color tint in different exemplary modalities. The visible reflectance on the glass (or outer) side of the coated article can be advantageously reduced. In certain exemplary embodiments, the absorbent / breaker layer is included to form a coated article with color and / or reflectivity properties that are more easily controllable / adjustable, and which may have reduced glass side reflectance (Yg and / or Rfuera) · Advantageously, it has been discovered that the inclusion of the absorbent layer to adjust the color and / or reflectivity between dielectric layers, together with the manipulation of the thickness of the other layer (s) present (s) in the low-E coating, reduces the reflectance of the glass side and produces desirable, adjustable tints such as bronze, green, neutral and blue, while at the same time allowing it to be used, if desired, a relatively thick reflective layer of IR radiation. In other words, it has been discovered that the inclusion of an absorbent layer to adjust the color and / or reflectivity provides articles coated with adjustable tint of bronze, green, neutral and / or blue color which indicates that the desired color can be achieved and / or allows a combination of acceptably low visible reflectance and low emissivity and / or sheet resistance.

The color of the glass (or exterior) side (for example, values a *g and / ob *g) can be optimized based on the thickness and materials / composition of the individual layers in the low-E coating in certain exemplary modalities, which is advantageous from aesthetic and architectural perspectives. Additionally, good solar properties (eg, low laminar strength and acceptable visible transmission) are also possible in certain exemplary embodiments of the coatings disclosed herein. I know

0 notice that the color values a *g and b *g Refers in this document to reflective coloration on the glass side, as seen from the glass side of a coated, monolithic article, or from the side of a GI window unit adapted to face the exterior of the building or structure .

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, a bronze colored coated article is provided comprising a coating supported by a glass substrate, the coating comprising moving away from the glass substrate: a first dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride; · a first layer contact; a reflective layer of IR radiation comprising silver;

a second contact layer, the first contact layer and the second contact layer each directly contact the reflective layer of IR radiation; a second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride; and wherein at least one of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer comprising silicon nitride is divided by a substantially metallic absorbent (or breaker) layer (eg, comprising NiCr and / or NbZr in order that each has a first separate layer portion and a second separate layer portion comprising silicon nitride wherein the absorbent layer directly therebetween, the absorbent layer is provided so that the coated article is bronze in color.

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, a bronze colored insulating glass (IG) window unit is provided including a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate and a> · »coating supported by at least the first glass substrate. glass, the coating comprises moving away from the first glass substrate: a first dielectric layer; an absorbent layer to adjust the color and / or reflectivity; a second dielectric layer; a first contact layer; a reflective layer of IR radiation comprising silver; a second contact layer; and a third dielectric layer, where the IG unit has a visible transmission of approximately 20 to 50%, a value a *g from about 0 to 3.0, a b * valueg from about 0.0 to 3.0 and a visible glass side reflectance (Y) of not more than about 16%.

In other exemplary embodiments of this invention, a bronze colored insulating glass (IG) window unit is provided including a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate and a coating supported by at least the first glass substrate, the coating comprises moving away from the first glass substrate: a first dielectric layer; an absorbent layer for adjusting the color and / or reflectivity comprising Nb and / or Zr; a second dielectric layer, a first contact layer; a reflective layer of IR radiation comprising silver; a second contact layer; and a third dielectric layer.

In still further embodiments of this invention, a bronze colored insulating glass (IG) window unit is provided that includes a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate and a coating supported by at least the first glass substrate, the coating comprises moving away from the first glass substrate: a first dielectric layer, a first contact layer; a reflective layer of IR radiation comprising silver, · a second contact layer; and a second dielectric layer; an absorbent layer to adjust the color and / or reflectivity; and a third dielectric layer, where the IG unit has a visible transmission of approximately 20 to 50%, a value a *g (glass side) from about 0 to 3.0, a b * valueg (glass side) of approximately 0.0 to 3.0 and a visible reflectance of the glass side (Y), not greater than approximately 16%.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGURE 1 is a cross-sectional view of a coated article according to an exemplary embodiment of this invention.

FIGURE 2 is a cross-sectional view of an insulating glass (IG) unit, which may include the coated article of either Figures 1 or 3-5.

FIGURES 3 (a) and 3 (b) are cross-sectional views of coated articles in accordance with other exemplary embodiments of this invention.

FIGURES 4 (a), 4 (b), and 4 (c) are cross-sectional views of coated articles according to additional exemplary embodiments of this invention.

FIGURES 5 (a), 5 (b), and 5 (c) are cross-sectional views of coated articles according to still further exemplary embodiments of this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Articles coated in accordance with exemplary embodiments of this invention can be used in applications such as IG window units, vehicle windows, monolithic architectural windows, residential windows and / or any other suitable application including single or multiple glass substrates. Similar reference numbers in the various figures refer to similar parts / layers in this document.

Laminar resistance (Rs) is indicative of the emissivity or emission coefficient. Low sheet resistance is achieved in certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, in combination with desired values of color and reflectance, due to the presence of the absorbent layer (s). In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, a coated article develops a laminar strength (Rs) not greater than approximately 10.0 ohms / square, more preferably not greater than approximately 9.0 ohms / square, even more preferably not greater than approximately 5.0 ohms / square, even more preferably not greater than approximately 4.0 ohms / square and possibly or much more preferably less than or equal to about 3.5 ohms / square. These laminar strength values, applicable to any embodiment of this invention, may be before and / or after optional heat treatment such as thermal tempering of the coated article. In certain exemplary embodiments, a laminar resistance of not greater than 3.0 ohms / square may be possible. Low laminar resistance values are indicative of low emissivity.

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, a low-E coating comprises an individual IR radiation reflective layer comprising silver and / or gold, although this invention is not limited in this way in all cases. While other numbers of reflective layers of IR radiation may sometimes be provided, the use of one is preferable in certain cases where a low mission coefficient can be achieved and no more of these layers are required which does so. coatings are easier and more cost-effective for manufacturing and less susceptible to performance problems.

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention (eg, see Figures 1-5), the coated articles may or may not be heat treated (eg, heat tempered). In certain exemplary embodiments (eg, see Figures 15), the coated articles may have an emissivity (normal and / or hemispherical) not greater than about 0.12, 0.11 and / or 0.10, more preferably not greater than about 0.06, even more preferably not greater than about 0.05 and much more preferably not greater than about 0.04 (eg 0.037). In certain exemplary modalities, after heat treatment and measured in monolithic form, coated articles (eg, see Figures 1-5) before and / or after HT are capable of developing visible transmission (111 ° C, degrees ) of up to about 60%, more preferably up to about 50% and much more preferably not higher than 45% or 40%. In certain exemplary embodiments, the coated article has a visible transmission of about 20-50%, more preferably about 30-48%, in monolithic and / or IG unit form.

The solar factor (SF or g-value), calculated according to the EN 410 standard, refers to a relationship between the total energy entering a room or the like through a glazing with respect to the incident solar energy. Thus, it will be appreciated that the lower SF values are indicative of good sun protection against undesirable heating of rooms or the like protected by windows / glazing. For example, a low SF value is indicative of a coated article (for example, an IG unit such as double or triple glazing) that is capable of keeping a room quite cool in summer months during hot environmental conditions.

While low SF values are typically desirable for coated articles such as IG window units, achieving lower SF values typically originates at the cost of visible transmission and / or staining. It is often desirable, but difficult, to achieve a combination of acceptable visible transmission, desirable glass side coloration, and a low SF value for a coated article such as an IG window unit or the like. In this respect, the relationship between visible transmission (Tvis) with respect to SF is sometimes referred to as selectivity. In other words, the selectivity of a coated article is defined by Tvis/ SF. High selectivity values are frequently desirable, as this combines a desirable or high visible transmission with a low SF value which is indicative of good IR radiation blocking.

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, a coated article is provided with a stack of layers which can allow the coated article to achieve one or more of a good selectivity (Tvis/ SF), an acceptable solar factor (SF) and / or low emissivity. One, two, three, or all of these features can be achieved in different embodiments of this invention (eg, see Figures 1-5). When good selectivity is achieved (Tvis/ SF), a higher visible transmission ratio is provided (TViS) with respect to the solar factor (SF), which will be appreciated by those experts in the field.

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention (eg, see Figures 1-5), a coated article such as an IG window unit develops a selectivity value (Tvis/ SF) of at least about 1.12 or 1.20, more preferably at least about 1.30, even more preferably at least about 1.35 and in certain cases at least about 1.40 or 1.43. In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, good selectivity is achieved without sacrificing SF values. In other words, good selectivity values are achieved in combination with fairly low SF values. In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, the coated articles develop a good selectivity value, in combination with an SF not greater than 31 and more preferably an SF not greater than approximately 30, even more preferably an SF not greater than approximately 29 and still more preferably an SF not greater than about 28. This allows IG coated articles and / or window units, for example, to develop desirable visible transmission while at the same time blocking the possibility of significant undesirable radiation (eg IR) reaching the interior of a building or Similary.

In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, coated articles having a single IR radiation reflective layer are capable of reduced glass side reflectance. In certain exemplary embodiments, before and / or after HT, coated articles such as IG window units according to certain exemplary embodiments of this invention have a glass side (Y) reflectance of not more than about 16%, more preferably about 15% or less, even more preferably about 14% or less, while maintaining a desirable color.

The terms heat treatment and heat treatment used herein mean to heat the article to a temperature sufficient to achieve thermal tempering, heat bending and / or heat strengthening of the glass inclusive article.

This definition includes, for example, heating a coated article in an oven or incinerator to a temperature of at least about 580 ° C, more preferably at least about 600 ° C, for a period of time sufficient to allow tempering , flexion and / or strengthening with heat. In certain cases, the HT can be for at least about 4 to 5 minutes. The coated article and / or IG unit may or may not be heat treated in different embodiments of this invention.

Figure 1 is a side, cross-sectional view of a coated article according to an exemplary, non-limiting embodiment of this invention. The coated article includes substrate 1 (eg, a clear, green, bronze-colored, or greenish-blue colored glass substrate approximately 1.0 to 10.0 mm thick and a low-E coating (or layer system) 30 provided on substrate 1 either directly or indirectly. The coating (or layer system) 30 includes, for example: a bottom dielectric layer 3 which may be silicon nitride (eg SixNand I do3N4), silicon oxide and / or silicon oxynitride in different embodiments of this invention, an absorber / breaker layer for adjusting the color and / or metallic or substantially metallic reflectivity 4 (eg, of or including one or more Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, Cu, Al, V, Mn, Mo, Pd, Ta, W, In,

InSn and / or stainless steel and / or a mixture (alloy) thereof; the above materials may be partially and / or fully oxidized and / or nitrided), a dielectric layer 5 which may be of or may include silicon nitride (eg SixNand I do3N4), silicon oxide and / or silicon oxynitride in different embodiments of this invention (and which may be of a material and / or composition substantially similar to or equal to layer 3 in certain embodiments), a lower contact layer 6 ( which contacts the reflective background IR radiation layer 7), a conductive and preferably metallic or substantially metallic infrared (IR) reflective layer 7, an upper contact layer 8, a dielectric layer 9, an absorbent layer for adjusting color and / or ref ectivity 10 (eg, of or including one or more of Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, Cu, Al, V , Mn, Mo, Pd, Ta, W, In, InSn and / or stainless steel and / or a mixture (alloy) thereof; the above materials may be partially and / or completely oxidized and / or nitrided), one coat dielectric 11 and an outer coating layer 12. Similar layers 3 and 5, layers 9 and 11 may be of the same material and / or composition in certain exemplary embodiments, so that the dielectric layers are divided by the intervening absorbent layer. It is noted that all of the above layers may or may not be included in the low-E coating 30 in certain exemplary embodiments. In particular, only one of the absorbent layers for adjusting color and / or reflectivity 4, 10 may be present in some embodiments (eg, see Figures 3 (a) and 3 (b)), or both may be present (eg For example, see Figure 1, Figure 4 (c) and Figure 5 (c)). Contact layers 6 and 8 each contact IR radiation reflective layer 7 (eg, an Ag-based layer). The aforementioned layers 3-12 constitute the low-E (ie, low emissivity) coating 30 that is provided on the glass or plastic substrate 1. Additional layers may also be provided.

In monolithic cases, the coated article includes only a glass substrate 1 as illustrated in Figure 1. However, the coated, monolithic articles in this document can be used in devices such as laminated vehicle windshields, IG window units and the like.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an IG window unit, showing that the coating 30 can be provided on the inner side of the glass substrate 1. However, the invention is not limited in this way and it is observed that the Coating 30 can be provided on any glass substrate, preferably on the side of the substrate closest to opening 17.

As Figure 2 depicts, an IG window unit can include two separate glass substrates 1 and 50. An exemplary IG window unit is illustrated and described, for example, in US Patent Document No. 2004/0005467, the description of which is hereby incorporated into this document by way of reference. A window unit

Exemplary IG may include, for example, the coated glass substrate 40 shown in Figure 1 (or any of Figures 3-5) coupled to another glass substrate 50 by way of spacer (s), sealer (s) or the like (15), with an opening 17 that is defined therebetween.

This opening 17 between the substrates in the IG unit modalities can in some cases be filled with a gas such as argon (Ar). An exemplary GI unit may comprise a pair of separate clear glass substrates each approximately 3-4 mm thick, one of which is coated with a low-E 30 coating of this document in certain exemplary cases, where the opening between substrates can be approximately

5 at 30mm, more preferably from about 10 to 20mm and much more preferably from about 16mm. In certain embodiments, the coating 30 is provided on the interior of the glass substrate farthest from the center (eg, closest to the outside) 1 as shown in Figure 2. However, in other embodiments, the coating 30 can be provide on the interior surface of any substrate that faces the opening. A GI unit may also include additional substrate (s), such as three glass substrates, in certain exemplary cases.

Figures 3-5 show other exemplary embodiments of this invention, the coatings of which can be used in conjunction with Figures 1 and / or

It has been advantageously found that the inclusion of an absorbent layer to adjust the color and / or ref ectivity (4 and / or 10) of varying thicknesses in the above-mentioned layer stack (eg see Figures 1-5) in one or more locations can result in desirable optical qualities. More specifically, in certain exemplary embodiments, by adjusting the thickness of the absorbent layer (s) to adjust the color and / or reflectivity 4 and / or 10, the staining of the glass side of the coated article ( values a *g and b *g on the glass side) can be adjusted to appear a certain color when the window unit is viewed from the outside. The absorbing or breaking layer (s) 4 and / or may be conductive in certain exemplary cases. Unless stated otherwise, values a *g and b *g Refers in this document to reflective coloration on the glass side, as seen from the glass side of a coated, monolithic item or from the side of a GI window unit adapted to face the exterior of the building or structure . Similarly, visible glass-side reflectance (Y) refers to visible glass-side reflection, as seen from the glass side of a coated, monolithic article or from the side of an IG window unit adapted to be oriented towards the exterior of the building or structure.

More particularly, in certain exemplary embodiments, the inclusion of the absorbent layer 4 between two dielectric layers 3 and 5 can result in a coated article having desirable optical qualities. In certain exemplary embodiments, the dielectric layers 3 comprise substantially similar equal materials / composition.

Indeed, in certain exemplary embodiments, a silicon-based layer is divided into two layers, 3 and 5, and an absorbent layer for adjusting color and / or reflectivity is provided between the two dielectric layers. Layers 3 and 5 can be of different thicknesses in certain exemplary embodiments. In other embodiments, layers 3 and 5 can be substantially the same thickness. The thicknesses of layers 3 and 5 can be altered to contribute to achieving desirable glass-side color (for example, desirable values a *g and b *g). The desirable color of the glass side may be different in certain cases.

In certain exemplary embodiments, the glass side color of the coated article (a * and b * for the glass side) may be bronze, green, neutral, or blue. In this way, a coating 30 can be applied on a clear glass substrate 1 and the coated article (monolithically, or when measured as a unit of GI) will appear to be colored while still having desirable characteristics such as those of a traditional low-E coating, such as a laminar resistor (r3) not greater than about 10.0 ohms / square, 9.5 ohms / square, or 9.0 ohms / square, more preferably not greater than about 5.0 ohms / square, even more preferably not greater than about 4.0 ohms / square, and much more preferably less than or equal at approximately 3.5 ohms / square before and / or after optional heat treatment such as tempering, an emissivity less than approximately 0.12, 0.11 and / or 0.11, more preferably less than about 0.06, even more preferably less than about 0.05 and much more preferably less than about 0.04 (eg 0.032). The resulting coated article may have a reduced glass side (or building exterior) reflectance (Y) of 16% or less, more preferably about 14% or less (eg, one IG unit) in certain embodiments. exemplary, depending in part on the desired color.

In certain exemplary embodiments, depending in part on the material selected for the absorbent layer (s) 4 and / or 10, and the thicknesses and materials of layers 3-12, a coating made in accordance with certain embodiments Exemplary can be provided on a clear glass substrate, providing the glass substrate with a desired color appearance (eg, bronze color). For example, a 3 0 coating can produce a coated article that, when viewed from the glass side (or the exterior of the building in Figure

2), in certain exemplary modalities, it has a tint that is bronze, neutral, green, deep navy blue and / or other colors made from combinations thereof.

The absorbent layer (s) is (are) advantageous because the glass and / or exterior side reflectance is decreased and desirable visible transmission, color and low SF can be achieved, without sacrificing laminar resistance. For example, and without limitation, it is often more aesthetically pleasing when a structure such as a building has windows with a lower glass side reflectance. Architects may thus prefer that the visible reflectance on the glass (or exterior) side be lower, but may not wish to sacrifice the visible laminar, color and / or transmission resistance for this purpose. In certain exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the IR radiation reflective layer (s), which may comprise silver or gold, can be increased. Increasing the thickness of layer 7 can increase the reflectance of the glass side; thus, if the glass-side reflectance is decreased by the inclusion of the absorbing layer (s) 4 and / or 10, but is increased by thickening layer 7, the net change in the reflectance on the glass side can be minimal or even zero or substantially zero. Increasing the thickness of the IR radiation reflective layer 7 is desirable because it increases the ability of the IG unit to block / reflect IR radiation, which would reduce the amount of IR radiation entering a building, structure, vehicle, etc., through the window.

In certain exemplary embodiments, layers 3-12 are cathodically deposited on a glass substrate.

This may be applicable for any of Figures 15. The target (s) for cathodic deposition may be target (s) for cathodic rotary or cylindrical magnetron deposition (which are not shown) in exemplary embodiments of this invention. Metal and / or ceramic lenses can be used.

Referring to Figures 1-5, dielectric layers 3 and 5 may comprise silicon nitride, and in other exemplary embodiments, they may comprise silicon oxide and / or silicon oxynitride. Layers 3 and 5 can be fully or partially oxidized and / or nitrided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the dielectric layers 3 and 5 may comprise the same or substantially similar materials and / or composition. In certain embodiments, the thickness of layers 3 and 5 can be the same or substantially similar. In other embodiments, one of layers 3 or 5 may be thicker than the other layer 3 or 5.

Layers 3 and 5 may each be approximately 70-1200A thick in certain exemplary embodiments. In certain exemplary embodiments, only one of layers 3 and 5 may be present; however, in other embodiments, both layers 3, 5 can be provided.

Layer 4 may be an absorbent layer for adjusting color and / or reflectivity in certain exemplary embodiments. The absorbent layer 4 can be of or can include any of the following materials, or a mixture (alloy) of any of the materials: Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, Cu, Al, V, Mn, Mo, Pd, Ta, W, In, InSn and / or stainless steel. Optionally, the materials can be partially or completely oxidized and / or nitrided. Preferably, the absorbent layer 4 can comprise or consist essentially of Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr and / or oxides and / or nitrides thereof. Layer 4 may be from about 10 to 150A thick in certain exemplary embodiments, more preferably from about 20-70A thick. However, in other embodiments, layer 4 may be thicker, sometimes significantly, than 150A.

Still referring to Figures 1-5, contact layers 6 and 8 may comprise Ni, Cr, and / or NiCr, or oxides thereof, in certain exemplary embodiments. Also, or instead, other suitable materials can be used. Contact layers 6 and 8 can be partially or completely oxidized and / or partially or completely nitrided in certain exemplary cases. In certain exemplary embodiments, layers 6 and 8 can help protect the reflective layer from IR radiation 7 from oxidizing during deposition of other layers and / or during heat treatment. Instead, other materials can be used in alternative ways. Contact layers 6 and 8 can each be from about 10 to 150A thick in certain exemplary embodiments, more preferably from about 10-60A thick.

Continuing reference to Figures 1-5, the dielectric layers 9 and 11 may comprise or consist essentially of silicon nitride, and in other exemplary embodiments, they may comprise or consist essentially of silicon oxide and / or silicon oxynitride. Layers 9 and 11 can be fully or partially oxidized and / or nitrided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the dielectric layers 9 and 11 may comprise the same or substantially similar materials and / or composition. It is noted that all layers of silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride and / or silicon oxide in this document (eg see 3, 5, 9 and / or 11) can be optionally doped with aluminum (eg 1- 5%), stainless steel or the like. In certain modalities, the thickness or

of the dielectric layers 9 and 11 can be the same or substantially similar. Layers 9 and 11 can each be from about 70 to 12 00 Á in certain exemplary embodiments. In certain exemplary embodiments, only one of layers 9 and 11 may be present; however, in other embodiments, both layers can be provided.

Layer 10 may be an absorbent layer for adjusting color and / or reflectivity in certain exemplary embodiments (eg, see Figures 1-5). With respect to the absorbent layers 4, 10, a stack of layers can comprise layers 4 and 10, layer 4 only, or layer 10 only. Layer 10 can be of or can include any of the following materials, or a mixture (alloy) of any of these materials: Ni,

Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr, Si, Ti, Zn, Sn, Cu, Al, V, Mn, Mo,

Pd, Ta, W, In, InSn and / or stainless steel. The materials can be partially or completely oxidized and / or nitrided. Preferably layer 10 can comprise or consist essentially of Ni, Cr, NiCr, Nb, Zr, NbZr and / or oxides and / or nitrides thereof. The absorbent layer 10 may be approximately 10 to 150A thick in certain exemplary embodiments. However, in other embodiments, the absorbent layer 10 may be thicker than 150A. Layer 10 may not be included in certain embodiments, or may be included in place of layer 4, or both layers may be present.

Layer 12 is an optional outer coating. Layer 12 can be provided on top of the IR radiation reflective layer 7 and on the dielectric layer (s) 9, 11. Layer 12 can comprise a zirconium oxide, nitride and / or oxynitride and / or aluminum (eg ZrOx, ZrOxNand and / or AlOxNand) in certain exemplary embodiments of this invention.

The coated article that is made in accordance with the above embodiments (eg, see Figures 1-5) can be used in a GI unit (eg, see Figure 2). The IG unit may or may not be a vacuum IG unit. In other exemplary embodiments, the coated article can be used as a monolithic window unit.

A coated article and / or GI unit made in accordance with the above modalities is advantageous because it can decrease the reflectance of the glass side due to the absorption properties of the absorbent layer (s) to adjust color and / or reflectivity. In certain exemplary embodiments, it may be possible to achieve better selectivity to a given glass side reflectance by increasing the thickness of the reflecting layer of IR radiation (eg silver based) 7. A coated article and / or IG unit made in accordance with certain exemplary embodiments of this invention it may also have improved thermal, mechanical, and chemical durability compared to silver-divided reflective coatings.

It is possible to achieve items coated with reflectance colors on the neutral glass side, green, blue, bronze, golden, etc. It has been discovered that coated articles and / or IG units made in accordance with certain exemplary embodiments of this invention may have the lowest glass (or outer) side reflectance of a silver (or double silver) partitioned coating with the variety of colors of a coated article containing a reflective layer of individual IR radiation.

In certain exemplary embodiments, the desired glass-side reflectance and transmission color can be combined for a desirable film-side reflectance color, which includes a lower film-side reflectance. The inclusion of layers 4 and / or 10 in a low-E layer stack allows the color, reflectivity and solar performance of the coated article to be balanced and adjusted.

Coated articles that are made in accordance with the embodiments of this document are advantageous because clear glass 1 can be provided with a coating 30 that provides the appearance of a mass inked glass - but in fact, the glass substrate 1 it can be a light color or substantially light on its own. By reducing the glass / exterior side reflectance with an absorbing layer to adjust the color and / or reflectivity (4 and / or 10), a thicker 'IR radiation reflective layer 7 is possible. Typically, a thicker IR radiation reflective layer increases the reflectance on the glass side, but the absorbing layer (s) allows for the thicker IR radiation reflective layer 7 without a significant increase in the reflectance of the glass side.

Exemplary modalities with the bronze color (eg, glass-side reflective color) are described above - see Figures 1-5. This section is in addition to the above regarding bronze color modalities. A bronze colored inked coated article may have a visible transmission of from about 10 to 55%, more preferably from about 20 to 50%, and much more preferably from about 30 to 48%. A GI unit that includes a bronze colored inked coated article can still have a visible transmission of no more than about 43%. When the desired tint of a coated article and / or IG unit is bronze in color, layers 4 and / or 10 may comprise or consist essentially of Ni and / or Cr. However, a nickel nitride and / or oxynitride. chrome can also be used for layers 4 and / or 10. Nb, Zr and / or NbZr can also be used in certain exemplary embodiments for absorbent layer 4 and / or 10. An oxide and / or oxynitride of Nb, Zr and / or NbZr can also be used. In a bronze colored inked article and / or IG unit, in certain exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may not be present. In different exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may be present while layer 4 may not be present. In other embodiments, however, layers 4 and / or 10 can both be included in the coating. Layers 4 and / or 10 can be fully or partially nitrided and / or oxidized. Layers 4 and / or 10 in certain embodiments of a bronze colored inked article and / or IG unit may be from about 10 to 150A, more preferably from about 25 to 75A and much more preferably from about 30 to 70 TO. In a bronze colored inked IG unit and / or unit, the dielectric layers 3 and / or 5 may comprise silicon nitride and / or silicon oxynitride in certain embodiments. Layer 3 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 80 to 200 Á and much more preferably from about 120 to 160 Á. Layer 5 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 200 to 440 Á and much more preferably from about 260 to 380 Á. However, in certain exemplary embodiments, layers 3 and 5 can have a similar thickness or substantially the same thickness. Layers 6 and / or 8 in certain exemplary embodiments of a bronze-colored inked article and / or IG unit may comprise a nickel-chromium oxide, nitride, and / or oxynitride. In some embodiments, layers 6 and 8 can be of a similar thickness. However, the invention is not limited in this way. An exemplary thickness for layers 6 and 8 is

<td>approximately</td><td>10 a</td><td> 150</td><td>A, more preferably from</td>

<td>approximately</td><td>15 to 75</td><td>Á and</td><td>much more preferably from</td>

<td>approximately</td><td>20 to 60</td><td>TO. The</td><td>radiation reflective layer</td>

IR 7 may comprise silver and / or gold in certain exemplary modalities. The thickness of layer 7 can be from about 100 to 170 Á, more preferably from about 110 to 160 Á and much more preferably from 115 to 155 Á.

Layers 9, 10 and / or 11 are optional in certain embodiments. In certain exemplary embodiments, there may be only one of layers 9 and 11 and layer 10 may not be included. Other embodiments may have all three layers 9, 10, and 11. In different embodiments, layers 9, 10, and / or 11 may be present and layers 3, 4, and / or 5 may not be present.

When layers 10 and 11 are not included, in certain embodiments, layer 9 may be from about 70 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 100 to about 900 Á, and much more preferably, from about 300 to 700 Á. When layers 10 and 11 are included, layers 9 and / or 11 can be from about .70 to 1200 Á. In certain exemplary embodiments of a bronze colored inked article and / or IG unit, layers 10 and 11 may not be included in the coating.

Layer 12 can be provided over the layer farthest from the center in certain exemplary embodiments. Layer 12 can increase the mechanical and / or chemical durability of a coated article that is made according to exemplary embodiments. Layer 12 may comprise an oxide and / or aluminum and / or zirconium oxynitride. Layer 12 can be partially and / or completely oxidized or nitrided. Layer 12 can be from about 10 to 60 Angstroms in certain embodiments. However, this thickness is not limiting, and layer 12 may be thicker or thinner in other embodiments.

Exemplary materials and thicknesses for the layers, for the Figure 3 (a) modalities such as the bronze color modalities, are set forth below in Table 1.

Table 1:

Exemplary Materials / Thicknesses; Mode of Fig. 3 (a)

Layer Preferred Interval (A) Much More Preferred (A) Exemplary (A)

Glass (1-10mm thick)

<td>YesxNand (layer 3)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>120-160 A</td><td>140 A</td>

<td>N¡CrNx (layer 4)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>30-70 A</td><td>50 A</td>

<td>YesxNand (layer 5)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>260-380 A</td><td>320 A</td>

<td>NiCr (layer 6)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>20-50 A</td><td>30 A</td>

<td>Ag (layer 7) '</td><td>100-170 A</td><td>115-155 A</td><td>130 A</td>

<td>NiCr (layer 8)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>20-50 A</td><td>30 A</td>

<td>YesxNand (layer 9)</td><td>70 to 1200 A</td><td>300-700 A</td><td>480 A</td>

It is observed that the NiCrN-based layerx 4 can

<td colspan="3">be from or may include NiCr or NiCrOx in certain modalities</td>

<td>eg empiaries. In</td><td colspan="2">certain exemplary modalities of this</td>

<td>invention, the</td><td>coated items</td><td>in this document</td>

<td>they can have</td><td colspan="2">the following optical characteristics and</td>

<td colspan="2">plots exposed in Table 2</td><td>when they are measured</td>

<td>monolithically</td><td colspan="2">(before or after any optional HT).</td>

<td colspan="3">Table 2: Optical / Solar Characteristics (Monolithic)</td>

<td>Characteristic</td><td>General Most Preferred</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td>Rs (ohms / square):</td><td> <= 5.0 <= 4.0</td><td> <= 3.5</td>

On the other hand, in certain exemplary laminate embodiments of this invention, the coated articles herein which have optionally been heat treated to a sufficient degree for tempering and

<td> 5</td><td>which have to form a characteristics</td><td>been coupled IG unit, optical / solar</td><td>to another glass substrate may have the following from the IG unit.</td>

<td></td><td colspan="3">Table 3: Exemplary Optical Characteristics (pre- or post-HT monolithic)</td>

<td> 10</td><td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Most Preferred</td>

<td></td><td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>5 to 20%</td><td>9 to 13%</td>

Table 4: Exemplary Optical Characteristics (Pre or Post HT HT Unit)

<td></td><td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Most Preferred</td>

<td></td><td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>10 to 30%</td><td>15 to 25%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>10 to 16%</td><td>11 to 15%</td>

In certain exemplary embodiments, an exemplary layer stack such as in Table 1 can make it possible to reduce glass side reflectance by approximately 50% (compared to a coating that does not include an absorbent layer (s). )). Reflectance on the glass side may also appear less reddish.

Monolithically, a bronze-colored inked coated article that is made in accordance with the above embodiments can have a glass-side reflectance Y of about 5 to 2 0%, more preferably of about 9 to 15%, and much more preferably of about 10 to 13% in certain exemplary modalities.

These results are for a coated, monolithic article.

In certain exemplary modalities, a coated, bronze-colored inked item (monolithically) can have a value of *g from about 0.0 to 3.0, more preferably from about 1.0 to 2.5 and much more or

preferably about 1.5 to 2.5. In certain exemplary modalities, the coated, bronze inked item may have a b * valueg from about 0.0 to 3.0, more preferably from about 1.0 to 2.5, and much more preferably from about 1.5 to 2.5 (measured monolithically). In certain exemplary modalities, when measured monolithically, a coated, bronze-inked article may have an L * valueg from about 34 to 47, more preferably from about 36 to 43, and much more preferably from about 37 to 42.

In certain exemplary modalities, the coated, bronze-colored article (IG unit) can have a value of *g from about -1.0 to 4.0, more preferably from about 0.0 to 3.0, and much more preferably from about 1.0 to 2.5. In certain exemplary modalities, a coated, bronze-inked item may have a value of b *g from about 0.0 to 4.0, more preferably from about 0.0 to 3.0, and much more preferably from about 1.0 to 2.5. In certain exemplary modalities, a coated, bronze inked item may have an L * valueg from about 37 to 47, more preferably from about 39 to 46, and much more preferably from about 40 to 45.

In certain exemplary modalities, a coated, bronze-colored inked article may have laminar strength (Rg) less than or equal to about 5.0 (more preferably less than or equal to about 4.0, much more preferably less than or equal to about 3.5 and sometimes even less than or equal to about 3.0) before and / or after heat treatment . In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, a bronze colored inked coated article after heat treatment may have an emissivity less than or equal to about 0.06, more preferably less than or equal to about 0.05, and much more preferably less than or equal to approximately 0.04 (for example, 0.037).

The selectivity of a window unit

IG / coated article, bronze inked may be at least about 1.20, more preferably at least about 1.30, even more preferably at least about 1.35 or 1.40 and sometimes even about 1.43. The Solar Factor (SF) can be from about 28 to 32.

The visible transmission of a bronze colored inked coated article (IG unit) can be from about 10 to 55%, more preferably from about 2 0 to 5 0% and much more preferably from about 30 to 45%. In certain exemplary embodiments, the visible transmission may be not more than 50% and more preferably, not more than 4 0%. In other exemplary embodiments, the visible transmission of a bronze colored inked coated article in the GI unit may be approximately 30 to 40%.

Exemplary modalities with green color (eg, glass-side reflective color) are described above - see Figures 1-5. This section is in addition to the above regarding green color modes.

A coated article comprising a green inked coated article may have a visible transmission of from about 10 to 55%, more preferably from about 20 to 50%, and much more preferably from about 30 to 48%. When the desired ink of a coated article and / or IG unit is green, layer 4 may comprise or consist essentially of Ni and / or Cr. However, a nickel-chromium nitride and / or oxynitride can also be used for Layers 4 and / or 10. In certain embodiments. Exemplary, Nb, Zr and / or NbZr can also be used for absorbent layer 4 and / or 10. An oxide and / or oxynitride of Zb, Zr and / or ZbZr can also be used. In a green colored inked article and / or IG unit, in certain exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may not be present. In different exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may be present while layer 4 may not be present. In other embodiments, however, layers 4 and / or 10 may both be included in the coating. Layers 4 and / or 10 can be fully or partially nitrided and / or oxidized.

Layers 4 and / or 10 in certain embodiments of a green colored inked article and / or IG unit may be from about 10 to 150A, more preferably from about 25 to 75A and much more preferably from about 30 to 70 TO.

In a green colored inked IG unit and / or unit, dielectric layers 3 and / or 5 may comprise silicon nitride and / or silicon oxynitride in certain embodiments. Layer 3 can be

<td>approximately</td><td> 70</td><td>at 1200 A, more</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>approximately</td><td>80 to</td><td>4 00 Á and much more</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>approximately</td><td> 160</td><td colspan="2">at 4 00 Á. Layer 5 can be</td><td>of</td>

<td>approximately</td><td> 70</td><td>at 1200 Á, more</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>approximately</td><td> 500</td><td>to 120 0 and much more</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

approximately 890 to 1150 Á.

Layers 6 and / or 8 in certain exemplary embodiments of a green inked coated article and / or IG 25 unit may comprise -a nickel-chromium oxide, nitride and / or oxynitride. In some embodiments, layers 6 and 8 can be of a similar thickness. However, the invention is not limited in this way. An exemplary thickness for layers 6 and 8 is from about 10 to 150A, more preferably from about 20 to 80A, and much more preferably from about 25 to 75 Ά.

In a green colored inked article and / or IG unit, the IR radiation reflective layer 7 may comprise silver and / or gold in certain exemplary embodiments. The thickness of layer 7 can be from about 100 to 170 Á, more preferably from about 110 to 160 Á and much more preferably from 115 to 155 Á.

Layers 9, 10 and / or 11 are optional in certain sizes. In certain exemplary embodiments, there may be only one of layers 9 and 11 and layer 10 may not be included. Other embodiments may have all three layers 9, 10, and 11. In different embodiments, layers 9, 10, and / or 11 may be present and layers 3, 4, and / or 5 may not be present.

When layers 10 and 11 are not included, in certain embodiments, layer 9 may be from about 70 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 100 to about 900 Á, and much more preferably, from about 300 to 700 Á. When layers 10 and 11 are included, layers 9 and / or 11 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á. In certain exemplary embodiments of a coated article and / or green inked IG unit, layers 10 and 11 may not be included in the coating.

The exemplary materials and thickness for the layers of the Figure 3 (a) modalities, such as the green color modalities, are set forth below in

Table 5.

Table 5:

Exemplary Materials / Thicknesses; Mode of Fig. 3 (a)

Layer Preferred Interval (A) Much More Preferred (Á) Exemplary (Á)

Glass (1-10mm thick)

<td>YesxNand (layer 3)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>160-400 A</td><td>280 A</td>

<td>NICrNx (layer 4)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>30-70 A</td><td>50 A</td>

<td>YeahxNand (layer 5)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>890-1150 A</td><td>1020 A</td>

<td>NiCr (layer 6)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>25-75 A</td><td>40 A</td>

<td>Ag (layer 7)</td><td>100-170 A</td><td>115-155 A</td><td>130 A</td>

<td>NiCr (layer 8)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>25-75 A</td><td>40 A</td>

<td>YeahxNy (layer 9)</td><td>70 to 1200 A</td><td>300-700 A</td><td>510 A</td>

In certain exemplary invention embodiments, articles coated therein may have the following solar characteristics set forth in Table 6 when monolithically (before or after any HT

Table 6:

Optical / Solar Characteristics (Monolithic) of this document optical and are measured optional).

<td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Most Preferred</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td>Rs (ohms / square):</td><td> <= 6.0</td><td> <= 5.0</td><td> <= 4.0</td>

On the other hand, in certain exemplary laminate embodiments of this invention, the coated articles herein which have optionally been heat treated to a sufficient degree for tempering, and which have been coupled to another glass substrate to form a IG unit, may have the following IG unit optical / solar characteristics.

Table 7: Exemplary Optical Characteristics (Monolithic pre- or post-HT)

<td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>26 to 42%</td><td>30 to 36%</td>

Table 8: Exemplary Optical Characteristics (Pre or Post HT HT Unit)

<td> 10</td><td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td> 15</td><td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>10 to 30%</td><td>12 to 26%</td>

<td></td><td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>26 to 44%</td><td>32 to 38%</td>

<td></td><td>In certain</td><td>modalities</td><td>exemplary,</td>

be possible to reduce the reflectance on the glass side with a coating containing an absorbent layer. The color of the glass side of the coated article and / or IG unit may be a more intense green. The solar factor (g-value) of a coated article and / or green inked IG unit can also be reduced compared to a layer stack having the same thickness of Ag inclusive layer (layer 7) but not the same. absorbing layer to adjust the color and / or reflectivity (layers 4 and / or 10).

A green colored, inked coated article which is made in accordance with the above embodiments can have a glass side reflectance Y of about 26 to 42%, more preferably of about 28-40% and much more preferably of about 30 to 36 % in certain exemplary modalities, when measured monolithically. In certain exemplary embodiments, a green colored, inked coated article (IG unit) can have an outer glass reflectance of about 26 to 44%, more preferably about 30-40%, and much more preferably about 32-38% .

In certain exemplary modalities, an article coated in green (monolithically) can have a value of *g from about -15 to -5, more preferably from about -13 to -6, and much more preferably from about -12 to -7. In certain exemplary embodiments, an article coated, inked green (monolithically) may have a value of b *g from about -6 to 3, more preferably from about -4 to 2 and much more preferably from about -3 to 1. A GI unit according to this embodiment can have a value of *g from about -15 to -5, more preferably from about -13 to -6, and much more preferably from about -12 to -7. In certain exemplary embodiments, a coated, inked green item (GI unit) may have a value of b *g from about -6 to 3, more preferably from about -4 to 2, and much more preferably from about -3 to 2.

In certain exemplary embodiments, a coated, green inked item (GI unit) may have an L * valueg from about 58 to 73, more preferably from about 60 to 70, and much more preferably from about 63 to 68.

The sheet resistance may not be greater than about 6.0 ohms / square, more preferably not greater than about 5.0 ohms / square, and much more preferably not greater than about 4.0 ohms / square. Laminar strength can be even lower in certain modalities. The emissivity may be not more than about 0.06, more preferably not more than about 0.05, and much more preferably not more than about 0.04.

The visible transmission for a coated, green inked article, particularly for a GI unit, can be approximately 30-45% in certain exemplary modalities. The Solar Factor can be from about 26 to 32 for a GI unit according to certain exemplary modalities. Thus, the selectivity for a green inked coated article can be at least about 1.2, more preferably at least about 1.3, even more preferably 1.35 and much more preferably at least about 1.40 or 1.43.

Exemplary modalities with a neutral color (eg, glass-side reflective color) are described above with respect to Figures 1-5. This section is in addition to the above regarding neutral color modes. A GI unit comprising a neutral colored, inked coated article may have a visible transmission of from about 10 to 55%, more preferably from about 20 to 50%, and much more preferably from about 30 to 48%. When the desired tint of a coated article and / or IG unit is neutral, layers 4 and / or 10 may comprise or consist essentially of Ni and / or Cr. However, a nickel-chromium nitride and / or oxynitride also can be used for layers 4 and / or 10. Layers 4 and / or 10 may also comprise or consist essentially of an oxide, nitride or oxynitride of Zb, Zr and / or ZbZr. In a neutral color inked IG unit and / or unit, in certain exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may not be present. In different exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may be present while layer 4 may not be present. In other embodiments, however, layers 4 and / or 10 can both be included in the coating. Layers 4 and / or 10 can be partially or completely nitrided and / or oxidized.

Layers 4 and / or 10 in certain embodiments of a neutral colored inked GI article and / or unit may be from about 10 to 150A, more preferably from about 15 to 75A and much more preferably from about 20 to 50 TO. In other embodiments, layer (s) 4 and / or 10 may be approximately 10 to 40A thick.

In a neutral colored inked IG unit and / or unit, the dielectric layers 3 and / or 5 may comprise silicon nitride and / or silicon oxynitride in certain embodiments. Layer 3 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 75 to 200 Á and much more preferably from about 80 to 120 Á. In other embodiments, layer 3 can be from about 180 to 300 Á. In certain exemplary embodiments of a neutral colored inked GI coated article and / or unit, layer 5 may be from about 20 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 25 to 75 Á, and much more preferably from about 40 to 60 Á. In other embodiments, layer 5 may be from about 100 to 280A.

Layers 6 and / or 8 in certain exemplary embodiments of a neutral colored inked GI article and / or unit may comprise nickel-chromium and / or a nickel-chromium oxide, nitride and / or oxynitride. In some embodiments, layers 6 and 8 can be of a similar thickness. However, the invention is not limited in this way. An exemplary thickness for layers 6 and 8 is from about 1 to 150 Á, more preferably from about 5 to 50 Á, and much more preferably from about 10 to 30 Á. In other exemplary embodiments, layers 6 and / or 8 can be approximately 10 to 50A thick.

Layer 7 may comprise silver and / or gold in certain exemplary embodiments. The thickness of layer 7 can be from about 100 to 250 Á, more preferably from about 110 to 220 Ά and much more preferably from 160 to 200 Á. This thicker silver inclusive layer 7 can advantageously reduce IR radiation and can reduce visible transmission if desired. In other exemplary embodiments, layer 7 may be approximately 115-155A thick.

When layers 10 and 11 are not included, in certain embodiments, layer 9 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 100 to about 900 Á, and much more preferably from about 300 to 700 Á. When layers 10 and 11 are included, layers 9 and / or 11 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á. In certain exemplary embodiments of a neutral color inked IG unit and / or unit, layers 10 and 11 may not be included in the coating. In other embodiments, layers 9, 10, and / or 11 may be present, and layers 3, 4, and / or 5 (particularly layers 4 and / or 5) may not be present.

Layer 12 can be provided over the layer farthest from the center in certain exemplary embodiments. Layer 12 can improve the mechanical durability of a coated article that is made in accordance with exemplary embodiments. Layer 12 may comprise a zirconium or aluminum oxide, nitride, or oxynitride. Layer 12 can be partially and / or completely oxidized and / or nitrided. In certain exemplary embodiments, layer 12 may be from about 10 to 80A thick, more preferably from about 20 to 70A, and much more preferably from about 30 to 50A thick. In other embodiments, layer 12 can be approximately 10 to 60 Angstroms thick.

In certain exemplary embodiments, a neutral color inked GI article and / or unit containing at least one absorbent layer for adjusting color and / or reflectivity may have reduced transmission, which is desirable in certain applications, and a reduced glass side reflectance and / or increased IR block. In certain exemplary embodiments, reduced visible transmission may be desirable. The reflected color of the glass side can also be improved.

Exemplary materials and thickness for the layers of the Figure 3 (a) modalities such as

The neutral color modalities are set out below in the

Table 9.

Table 9:

Exemplary Materials / Thicknesses; Mode of Fig. 3 (a)

<td></td><td colspan="4">Layer Most Preferred Interval (A) Much More Preferred (A) Exemplary (A)</td>

<td> 5</td><td>Glass (1-10mm thick)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td>

<td></td><td>YesxNand (layer 3)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>180-300 A</td><td>240 A</td>

<td></td><td>N¡CrNx (layer 4)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>10-30 A</td><td>10 A</td>

<td></td><td>YesxNand (layer 5)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>100-280 A</td><td>190 A</td>

<td></td><td>NiCr (layer 6)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>10-50 A</td><td>25 A</td>

<td> 10</td><td>Ag (layer 7)</td><td>100-170 A</td><td>115-155 A</td><td>150 A</td>

<td></td><td>NiCr (layer 8)</td><td>10-150 Á</td><td>10-50 A</td><td>25 A</td>

<td></td><td>YesxNand (layer 9)</td><td>70 to 1200 A</td><td>300-700 A</td><td>580 A</td>

<td></td><td colspan="3">In certain exemplary modalities</td><td>this</td>

<td> 15</td><td colspan="2">invention, the coated articles</td><td>of this</td><td>document</td>

<td></td><td>can have</td><td colspan="2">following features</td><td>optical and</td>

<td></td><td>exposed lots</td><td>in Table 10</td><td>when</td><td>they are measured</td>

<td></td><td colspan="3">monolithically (before or after any HT</td><td>optional).</td>

<td></td><td></td><td>Table 10:</td><td></td><td></td>

<td> 20</td><td colspan="4">Optical / Solar Characteristics For Neutral Color (Monolithic)</td>

<td></td><td>Characteristic</td><td>General Most Preferred</td><td colspan="2">Much More Preferred</td>

<td></td><td>Rs (ohms / square):</td><td><= 5th <= 4.0</td><td> <=</td><td> 3.5</td>

Furthermore, in certain exemplary laminate embodiments of this invention, the coated articles herein which have optionally been heat treated to a degree sufficient for tempering and which have been coupled to another glass substrate to form a unit of IG, may have the following optical / solar characteristics of IG unit.

Table 11: Exemplary Optical Characteristics for Neutral Color (Monolithic pre- or post-HT)

<td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>11 to 33%</td><td>18 to 25%</td>

Table 12: Exemplary Optical Characteristics (Pre or Post HT HT Unit)

<td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td>RfY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>15 to 27%</td><td>18 to 25%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>11 to 35%</td><td>19 to 27%</td>

Monolithically, a neutral colored, inked coated article can have a visible transmission of approximately 40 to 48%.

A neutral colored, inked coated item

<td colspan="6">which is done in accordance with the above modalities can</td>

<td colspan="2">have a reflectance</td><td>of the</td><td>side</td><td>glass Y</td><td>of</td>

<td>approximately</td><td>11 to</td><td> 33%,</td><td>plus</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>approximately</td><td>15-28% and</td><td colspan="2">much more</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

approximately 18 to 25% in certain exemplary modalities. These values are for a coated, monolithic item.

A GI unit with a neutral colored, inked coated article may have an outer reflectance Y of from about 11 to 35%, more preferably from about 16 to 30%, and much more preferably from about 19 to 27%.

In certain exemplary embodiments, monolithically, a neutral colored, inked coated article may have a value of *g from about -5 to 1, more preferably from about -4 to 1, and much more preferably from about -3 to 0. In certain exemplary embodiments, monolithically, a neutral colored, inked coated article may have a b * valueg from about -5 to 1, more preferably from about -4.5 to 1, and much more preferably from about -4 to 0. In certain exemplary embodiments, monolithically, a neutral colored, inked coated article may have an L * valueg from about 39 to 64, more preferably from about 45 to 62, and much more preferably from about 49 to 58.

A GI unit with a neutral color inked coated item may have a value of *g from about 1 to 1, more preferably about -4 to 1, and much more preferably from about -3 to 0. The neutral inked IG unit may have a b * valueg from about -5 to 1, more preferably from about -4.5 to 1, and much more preferably from about -4 to 0.

The laminar resistance of a neutral colored, inked coated article may be not more than about 5.0 ohms / square, more preferably not more than about 4.0 ohms / square, and much more preferably not more than about 3.5 ohms / square. The visible transmission of a neutral inked IG unit is preferably approximately 30 to 45% and the Solar Factor is approximately 28 to 32. Therefore, the selectivity is preferably at least (or greater than) approximately 1.2, more preferably at least (or greater than) approximately 1.3 and much more preferably at least (or greater than) approximately 1.40 or approximately

1.43 .

The emissivity of a neutral colored inked coated article may be not greater than or equal to about 0.06, more preferably not greater than or equal to 0.05 and much more preferably not greater than or equal to 0.04.

Exemplary blue color modalities (eg, glass-side reflective color) are described above - see Figures 1-5. This section is additional to the above regarding blue color modalities. A coated article comprising a blue colored inked coated article may have a visible transmission of from about 10 to 55%, more preferably from about 20 to 50%, and much more preferably from about 30 to 48%. When the desired ink of a coated article and / or IG unit is blue, layers 4 and / or 10 may comprise or consist essentially of Ni and / or Cr. However, a nickel-chromium nitride and / or oxynitride also can be used for layers 4 and / or 10. An oxide and / or oxynitride of Nb, Zr and / or NbZr can also be used in certain exemplary embodiments for absorbent layers 4 and / or 10. In a blue colored inked GI unit and / or unit, in certain exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may not be present. In different exemplary embodiments, layer 10 may be present while layer 4 may not be present. In other embodiments, however, layers 4 and / or 10 may both be included in the overlay. Layers 4 and / or 10 can be fully or partially nitrided and / or oxidized.

Layers 4 and / or 10 in certain embodiments of a blue colored inked article and / or IG unit may be from about 10 to 150A, more preferably from about 10 to 50A and much more preferably from about 10 to 40 TO. Layers 4 and / or 10 can be even thinner in certain exemplary embodiments.

In a blue colored inked IG unit and / or unit, dielectric layers 3 and / or 5 may comprise silicon nitride and / or oxynitride of

<td>silicon in certain</td><td>modalities.</td><td>Layer 3 can be</td><td>of</td>

<td>about 70</td><td>at 1200 Á,</td><td>more preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>about 100</td><td colspan="2">at 400 Á and much more preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td colspan="2">approximately 150 to 350 Á.</td><td colspan="2">In certain modalities</td>

<td>copies of a</td><td colspan="2">article, coated and / or unit</td><td>IG</td>

<td colspan="2">inked blue, the</td><td>layer 5 can be</td><td>of</td>

<td>about 20</td><td>at 1200 Á,</td><td>more preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>about 200</td><td colspan="2">at 1200 Á and much more preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>approx imadament e 500</td><td>at 900 Á ..</td><td></td><td></td>

The layers and / or 8 in certain exemplary embodiments of a blue colored inked IG unit and / or unit may comprise nickel-chromium and / or a nickel-chromium oxide, nitride and / or oxynitride. In some embodiments, layers 6 and 8 can be of a similar thickness. However, the invention is not limited in this way. An exemplary thickness for layers 6 and 8 is about 10 to 150A, more preferably. about 10 to 50 Á and much more preferably about 10 to 40 Á. Layers 6 and / or 8 can be even thinner than 10A in some embodiments.

Layer 7 may comprise silver and / or gold in certain exemplary embodiments. The thickness of layer 7 can be from about 100 to 170 Á, more preferably from about 110 to 160 Á, and much more preferably from about 120 to 140 Á.

When layers 10 and 11 are not included, in certain embodiments, layer 9 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á, more preferably from about 100 to about 900 Á, and much more preferably from 300 to 700 Á. When layers 10 and 11 are included, layers 9 and / or 11 can be from about 70 to 1200 Á. In certain exemplary embodiments of a blue colored inked article and / or GI unit, layers 10 and 11 may not be included in the coating. In other embodiments, layers 9, 10, and / or 11 may be present, and layers 3, 4, and / or 5 (particularly layers 4 and / or 5) may not be present.

Layer 12 can be provided over the layer farthest from the center in certain exemplary embodiments. Layer 12 can increase the mechanical durability of a coated article that is made in accordance with exemplary embodiments. Layer 12 may comprise a zirconium or aluminum oxide, nitride, or oxynitride. Layer 12 can be partially and / or completely oxidized or nitrided. In certain exemplary embodiments, layer 12 can be from about 10 to 80A thick, more preferably from about 20 to 70A, and much more preferably from about 30 to 50A thick.

In certain exemplary embodiments, a blue colored inked article and / or GI unit containing at least one absorbent layer for adjusting color and / or reflectivity may have reduced transmission, which is desirable in certain applications, and a reduced reflectance on the glass side. The reflected color of the glass side can also be improved.

By adjusting the thickness of layers 3-12, the glass side reflectance and the color of certain 5 exemplary embodiments of this invention can be optimized. Visible transmission, in certain modalities, can be desirably reduced. In these and other modalities, the solar factor and / or reflectivity can also be improved.

Exemplary materials and thicknesses for the layers of the Figure 3 (a) modalities such as the blue color modalities are set forth below in

Table 13.

Table 13:

Exemplary Materials / Thicknesses; Mode of Fig. 3 (a)

Layer Most Preferred Interval (A) Much More Preferred (A) Exemplary (A)

Glass (1-10mm thick)

<td>YesxNand (layer 3)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>150-350 A</td><td>270 A</td>

<td>NiCrNx (layer 4)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>10-40 A</td><td>12 A</td>

<td>YesxNand (layer 5)</td><td>70-1200 A</td><td>500-900 A</td><td>700 A</td>

<td>NiCr (layer 6)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>10-40 A</td><td>25 A</td>

<td>Ag (layer 7)</td><td>100-170 A</td><td>120-140 A</td><td>130 A</td>

<td>NiCr (layer 8)</td><td>10-150 A</td><td>10-40 A</td><td>25 A</td>

<td>YesxNand (layer 9)</td><td>70 to 1200 A</td><td>300-700 A</td><td>430 A</td>

It is noted that the contact layer 4 may be of a NiCr oxide and / or nitride in certain exemplary embodiments of this invention. In certain exemplary embodiments of this invention, the coated articles herein may have the following optical and solar characteristics set forth in Table 10 when measured monolithically (before or after any optional HT).

Table 14:

Optical / Solar Characteristics For Blue Color (Monolithic)

<td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Most Preferred</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td>Rs (ohms / square):</td><td> <= 6.0</td><td> <=5.0</td><td> <=4.0</td>

Table 15: Exemplary Optical Characteristics For Blue Color (Pre or Post-HT Monolithic) General Characteristic Much More Preferred

T ^ (or TY) (III. C 2 °):

<= 55% <= 48%

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>15 to 30%</td><td>20 to 27%</td>

Table 16: Exemplary Optical Characteristics (Pre or Post HT HT Unit)

<td>Characteristic</td><td>general</td><td>Much More Preferred</td>

<td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>15 to 30%</td><td>18 to 28%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td>17 to 32%</td><td>21 to 28%</td>

<td>A</td><td>coated article,</td><td>inking of</td>

which is made in accordance with the above modalities (monolithically) may have a glass side reflectance Y of about 15 to 30%, more preferably of about 17-29% and much more preferably of about 20 to 27% in certain modes exemplary. A blue inked IG unit may have an outer reflectance Y of from about 17 to 32%, more preferably from about 19 to 30% and much more preferably from about 21 to 28%.

In certain exemplary embodiments, a coated, inked blue (monolithically) item may have a value of *g from about -4 to 2, more preferably from about -3.5 to 1.5, and much more preferably from about -3 to 1. In certain exemplary embodiments, a blue colored, inked article may (monolithically) have a b * valueg from about -22 to -10, more preferably from about -21 to -12, and much more preferably from about -19 to -15. In certain exemplary embodiments, the coated, blue-stained article may have (monolithically) an L * valueg of

<td>approximately</td><td> 45</td><td>to</td><td> 62,</td><td>plus</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>15 approximately</td><td>48 to</td><td> 60</td><td colspan="2">and much more</td><td>preferably</td><td>of</td>

<td>approximately</td><td>51 a</td><td> 59.</td><td>A</td><td>Unit</td><td>of IG inked</td><td>of</td>

<td>blue color can</td><td>to have</td><td>a</td><td>value</td><td>L *g of</td><td>about 48</td><td>> to</td>

64, more preferably from about 50 to 62 and much more preferably from about 52 to 60.

In certain exemplary modalities, a blue colored, inked coated item (IG unit) can have a value of *g from about -5 to 2, more preferably from about -4 to -1.5, and much more preferably from about -3.5 to -1.0. In certain exemplary embodiments, a coated article, inked, ohm / square, approximately preferably blue in color (IG unit) may have a value of b *g from about -22 to -10, more preferably from about -21 to -12, and much more preferably from about -19 to -15.

The laminar resistance of a blue colored inked coated article according to certain modalities eg empiries may be less than about 6.0 more preferably less than 5.0 ohms / square and much less than about 4.0 ohms / square. The emissivity can be less than about 0.06, more preferably less than about 0.05, and much more preferably less than about 0.04.

The visible transmission of an IG unit that is done according to one of those exemplary modalities can preferably be about 30-45% and even more preferably about 35-43%. The Solar Factor can be from about 29 to 33 and thus the selectivity is at least about 1.2, more preferably at least about 1.30, and much more preferably about 1.40.

It is noted that the tables in the present specification represent certain exemplary embodiments and the invention is not limited in this way.

Any and / or all of the silicon-based layers discussed herein can be doped with other materials such as stainless steel or aluminum in certain exemplary embodiments of this invention. For example, any and / or all of the silicon based layers discussed herein may optionally include from about 0-15% aluminum, more preferably from about 1 to 10% aluminum, in certain exemplary embodiments of this invention. The silicon-based layer (s) can be deposited by sputtering to a Si or SiAl target in certain embodiments of this invention. Oxygen can also be provided in certain cases in silicon nitride layers.

The above descriptions of the composition and thickness of the layers are not limited to the modalities of a specific color.

Another layer (s) may also be provided under and over the illustrated coating. In this way, while the layer or coating system is on or is supported by the substrate 1 (directly or indirectly), another layer (s) can be provided between it. In this way, for example, the coating of Figure 1 can be considered to be over and supported by substrate 1 even if another layer (s) is provided between layer 3 and substrate 1. Moreover, certain layers of the illustrated coating can be removed in certain modalities, while others can be added between the various layers or the various layers can be divided with another layer (s) added (s) between the divided sections in other embodiments of this invention without departing from the whole spirit of certain embodiments of this invention.

Examples and Comparative Examples: Examples 1-5: Bronze

<td>I know</td><td>made</td><td>a</td><td>simulation of a</td><td colspan="2">Article</td>

<td>coated,</td><td>inked</td><td>of</td><td>Bronce color. I know</td><td>simulated</td><td>the</td>

<td colspan="2">sputtering</td><td>of</td><td>a coating of</td><td>low-E</td><td> 30</td>

as described in certain exemplary embodiments of this invention on a 6mm clear glass substrate.

The simulated stack for a coated, bronze-colored inked article was layered with the approximate thicknesses listed below:

Table 17: Thicknesses of the Layers of Example 1

Layer Example 1 (A)

Glass (1-10mm thick) 6mm clear glass

Yes3N4(layer3) 140 A

NiCrNx (layer 4) 50 A

Yeah3N4 (layer 5)

320 TO

<td>NíCrNx (layer 6)</td><td colspan="2">30 A</td>

<td>Ag (layer 7)</td><td> •</td><td>130 A</td>

<td>N¡CrNx (layer 8)</td><td></td><td>30 Á</td>

<td>Yes3N4 (layer 9)</td><td></td><td>480 A</td>

The following table contains a comparison of the (simulated) properties of the bronze colored inked coated article of Example 1 using the absorbent layer and a coated article without an absorbent layer as a comparative example.

Table 18: Comparative Example and Example 1

Without Absorbing Layer Absorbing Layer - Ex. 1

Characteristic

<td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 12.5%</td><td> 12.2%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 23.9%</td><td> 9.6%</td>

Solar Factor (IGU) 28 28

ANDn: 0.03 0.03

As can be seen above, through the inclusion of an absorbent layer between dielectric layers 3 and / or 5, the glass side reflectance of a coated article can be reduced. The simulated layer stack according to the exemplary embodiments of this invention shows that a 50% reduction in reflectance on the glass side is possible, as well as a less reddish color on the glass side. The color of the film side is also improved. Furthermore, the visible transmission is not substantially affected and the emissivity of 0.03 is good. In the simulation, the low-E coating was applied to a substantially clear glass substrate. The value a *g of 1.2 and a b * valueg 2.8 will cause the coated item to appear bronze in color (but less reddish) when viewed from the side of the glass / exterior. There will be less reflection from the glass / exterior side, which is advantageous from an architectural and aesthetic point of view.

The test results for a coated, bronze-colored inked article with an absorbent layer are as follows:

Table 19: Exemplary Properties of the Bronze Color Monolithic Item

<td>Characteristic</td><td>Ex. 2</td><td>Ex 3</td><td>Ex. 4</td><td>Ex. 5</td>

<td>RFAnd (III. C. 2 degrees):</td><td> 16.1%</td><td> 15.2%</td><td></td><td></td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 11.9%</td><td> 11.9%</td><td> 11.3%</td><td> 12.3%</td>

<td>Laminar Resistance (ohms / square)</td><td> 3.6</td><td> 3.6</td><td> 3.6</td><td> 3.0</td>

<td>Examples 2</td><td>and 3 are</td><td>incorporated</td><td>in a</td><td>Unit</td>

IG for additional testing:

Table 20: Exemplary Properties of the Bronze Color GI Unit

<td>Characteristic</td><td>Ex-2</td><td>Ex. 3</td>

<td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 21.5%</td><td> 20.7%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 13.5%</td><td> 13.6%</td>

<td>Solar factor</td><td> 28.3</td><td> 28.8</td>

Example 6-10: Green

<td>It has been made</td><td>a</td><td>simulation of a</td><td colspan="2">Article</td>

<td>coated, inked</td><td>of</td><td>green color. I know</td><td>simulated</td><td>the</td>

<td>sputtering</td><td>of</td><td>a coating of</td><td>low-E</td><td> 30</td>

on a 6mm clear glass substrate. The simulated stack for a coated, green inked item included layers with the approximate thicknesses listed below:

Table 21: Thicknesses of the Layers of Example 6

Example Layer 6 (A)

Glass (1-10mm thick) 6mm clear glass

Yes3N4 (layer 3) 280 A

NiCrNx (layer 4) 50 A

Yes3N4(layer5) 1020 A

N¡CrNx (layer 6) 40 A

<td>Ag (layer 7)</td><td>130 A</td>

<td>N¡CrNx (layer 8)</td><td>40 A</td>

<td>Yes3N4 (layer 9)</td><td>510 A</td>

The following table contains a comparison of (simulated) properties of a coated article, inked green using the absorbent layer and a coated article without an absorbent layer.

Table 22

<td>Characteristic</td><td>Without Absorbing Layer</td><td>Absorbing Layer - Ex. 6</td>

<td>RfY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 20.1%</td><td> 11.0%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 38.5%</td><td> 32.3%</td>

<td>Solar Factor (IGU)</td><td> 34</td><td> 30</td>

As can be seen above, through the inclusion of an absorbent layer to adjust the color and / or reflectivity, the glass side reflectance of a coated article can be reduced. Furthermore, the visible transmission is not substantially affected and the emissivity of 0.03 is good.

Certain exemplary modalities were produced as described herein of coated articles, inked in green. They are coated with a zirconium oxide based outer coating to increase mechanical durability.

The results were as follows:

Table 23: Exemplary Properties of the Monolithic Article of Green Color

<td>Characteristic</td><td>Ex-7</td><td>Ex. 8</td><td>Ex. 9</td><td>Ex. 10</td>

<td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 16.6%</td><td> 20.5%</td><td> 17.3%</td><td> 21.9%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 34.6%</td><td> 35.3%</td><td> 34.0%</td><td> 35.0%</td>

Laminar Resistance (ohms / square) 4.0 3.1 4.1 3.5

Examples 7 and 8 were incorporated into a GI unit for further testing:

Table 24: Exemplary Properties of the Green IG Unit

<td> 5</td><td>Characteristic</td><td>Ex-7</td><td>Ex. 8</td>

<td> 10</td><td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 22.4%</td><td> 25.9%</td>

<td></td><td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 36.7%</td><td> 37.7%</td>

<td></td><td>Solar factor</td><td> 27.7</td><td> 28.7</td>

<td></td><td>The</td><td>visible transmission,</td><td>laminar strength and</td>

<td> 20</td><td>emissivity</td><td>they were good.</td><td></td>

<td></td><td></td><td colspan="2">Example 11 - Neutral</td>

<td></td><td>I know</td><td>produced an article</td><td>coated, inked</td>

<td></td><td>neutral color</td><td>The next stack</td><td>was sprayed on a</td>

<td></td><td>substrate of</td><td>6mm clear glass</td><td>. The coated article,</td>

<td> 25</td><td>inking of</td><td>neutral color included</td><td>layers with the thicknesses</td>

approximates listed below:

Table 25: Layer Thicknesses of Example 11

<td>Cap</td><td>Example 11 (Á)</td>

<td>Glass (1-10mm thick)</td><td>6mm clear glass</td>

<td>Yes3N4 (layer 3)</td><td>240 A</td>

<td>NiCrNx (layer 4)</td><td>10A</td>

<td>YES3N4 (layer 5)</td><td>190 A</td>

<td>NiCrNx (layer 6)</td><td>25 A</td>

<td>Ag (layer 7)</td><td>150 A</td>

<td>NiCrNx (layer 8)</td><td>25 A</td>

<td>YES3N4 (layer 9)</td><td>580 A</td>

Exemplary stacks 12 and 13 were made based on layer 11 and other modalities disclosed herein. The results were as follows:

Table 26: Exemplary Properties of the Neutral Color Monolithic Item

<td>Characteristic</td><td>Ex. 12</td><td>Ex. 13</td>

<td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 20.3%</td><td> 22.7%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 21.3%</td><td> 22.0%</td>

<td>5 Laminar Resistance (Ohms / square)</td><td> 3.6</td><td> 3.2</td>

<td>Examples 12</td><td>and 13 are</td><td>incorporated</td>

<td>IG unit for testing</td><td>additional:</td><td></td>

Table 27: Exemplary Properties of the Neutral Color GI Unit

<td> 10</td><td>Characteristic</td><td>Ex. 12</td><td>Ex. 13</td>

<td> 15</td><td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 25.8%</td><td> 27.8%</td>

<td></td><td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 23.2%</td><td> 24.2%</td>

<td></td><td>Solar factor</td><td> 29.1</td><td> 29.2</td>

Examples 14-16 and Comparative Examples - Neutral

A neutral colored, inked coated item was made from the following batteries - thicknesses are in nanometers (nm):

Table 28

<td>Material of the</td><td>Example</td><td>Example</td><td>Example 14</td><td>Example 15</td><td>Example 16</td>

<td>Cap</td><td>Comparative A</td><td>Comparative B</td><td></td><td></td><td></td>

<td>Withoutx</td><td> 14.0</td><td> 21.9</td><td> 10.0</td><td> 11.9</td><td> 19.6</td>

<td>Withoutx</td><td></td><td></td><td> 20.0</td><td> 13.8</td><td> 8.0</td>

<td>6mm glass</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>

In Example 14, the SiN layerx Background was divided and the thin metallic NiCr based layer was introduced as the absorbent layer to adjust color and / or reflectivity. The main function of the NiCr inclusive layer is to reduce transmission and reflectance. Placing this layer between two SiN layersx reduces changes in the layer with heat treatment.

In Example 15, a NiCr based layer was also placed between two SiN layersx to reduce visible transmission and reflectance on the glass / exterior side. Thickening the NiCr layer (eg 3.4nm instead of 1.0nm or 34A instead of 10) improves the reflected color Routside from a positive * value (red) and a slightly negative b * value (light blue) to a negative * value (green) and a notably negative b * value (blue). However, the thickness of the NiCr based layers surrounding the silver layer should be reduced in this embodiment.

In Example 16, the NiCr based layer is reduced from Example 15 and the thickness of the second silicon nitride layer was increased. Although the g value can be increased, this stack has good visible transmission and good reflectance values on the glass side.

Example 17 - Neutral

Another exemplary neutral color inked coating is the following stack, with thicknesses at

Pressure gauges:

The NbZrNx it has a refractive index of approximately 2.81 at 550 nm and k is approximately 2.12. The g (Solar Factor) value of this stack is approximately 3% better than one without an absorbent layer and this stack allows the same visible transmission. In this way, selectivity is increased. The tViS it is between 41.5 and 44.5 for monolithic coated glass sheet. The reflectance of the glass side is between 19 and 22% and the value a *g is between -0.5 and 1.0 and the value b *g it is between -4.0 and -1.0. The U value of this stack is between 1.1 and 1.2. An optimal g-value (Solar Factor) for this stack is 0.28.

Example 18 - Blue

A coated, blue inked article was produced. The next stack was sputtered;on a 6mm clear glass substrate. The coated, inked blue item was layered with the approximate thicknesses listed below:

Table 29: Layer Thicknesses of Example 18

Example Layer 18 (A)

Glass (1-10mm thick) 6mm clear glass

Yes3N4 (layer 3) 270 A

NICrNx (layer 4) 12 A

Yeah3N4 (layer 5)

700 TO

<td>NiCrNx (layer 6)</td><td>25 A</td>

<td>Ag (layer 7)</td><td>130 A</td>

<td>NiCrNx (layer 8)</td><td>25 A</td>

<td>Yeah3N4 (layer 9)</td><td>430 A</td>

The samples were coated with a zirconium oxide outer coating to increase mechanical durability.

The blue inked stack that includes the absorbent layer was simulated prior to testing and compared to a layer stack that did not contain an absorbent layer. Those results were as follows:

Table 30: Comparative Example and Example 18

<td>Characteristic</td><td>Without Absorbing Layer</td><td>Absorbing Layer - Ex. 18</td>

<td>RFAnd (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 10.7%</td><td> 13.8%</td>

<td>RgY (III. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 22.0%</td><td> 21.4%</td>

<td>Solar Factor (IGU)</td><td> 31</td><td> 29</td>

Exemplary layer stacks 19 and 20 were made based on Example 18 and other embodiments disclosed herein. The results are as follows:

Table 31: Exemplary Properties of the Blue Color Monolithic Item

<td>Characteristic</td><td>Ex. 19</td><td>Ex. 20</td>

<td>RFAnd (lll. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 19.1%</td><td> 24.2%</td>

<td>RgY (lll. C, 2 degrees):</td><td> 24.1%</td><td> 25.3%</td>

<td>Laminar Resistance (Ohms / square)</td><td> 4.0</td><td> 3.6</td>

While the invention has been described in

<td>relationship</td><td>with</td><td>what I know</td><td>considers</td><td>currently that</td><td>it is</td><td>the</td>

<td>modality</td><td>plus</td><td>practice and</td><td>preferred,</td><td>it must be understood</td><td>than</td><td>the</td>

<td>invention</td><td>not</td><td>must be</td><td>limited</td><td>to the modality</td><td>Dadaist</td><td>to</td>

<td>know,</td><td>if not</td><td colspan="2">on the contrary, it</td><td>has as an object</td><td colspan="2">cover</td>

various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

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Coated article having low-e coating with absorber layer(s).

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ARTICLE COATED WITH LOW-E COATING WITH

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