Studies on the preparation and properties of conductive polymers. VII. Use of two-stage method to prepare Ag–Hg alloy on polymer films

Polymer metal chelate films were prepared by silver nitrate mixed with polymers containing functional groups such as poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) by using two-stage method to prepare Ag–Hg alloy on polymer films. In the first stage, polymer silver chelate was treated with doping agents. In the second stage, these treated films were further treated with Hg metal. After the two stage treatment, films with good electrical conductivity can be obtained. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.