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I want to learn how to chemically make a silver mirror on plastic including surface treatment
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The process of creating a silver mirror involves a chemical reaction called the Tollens' test. In this reaction, silver ions in a solution are reduced to metallic silver by an aldehyde. The plastic surface needs to be treated to ensure that the silver adheres properly. This treatment typically involves creating a conductive surface, possibly by applying a thin layer of silver or a conducting polymer. However, this is a complex process that requires careful control of the chemical reaction conditions and is best performed in a laboratory setting with proper safety precautions.
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