Is there a difference between a silver reflective CD-R surface and a gold reflective CD-R surface?
No. With a specialized reflex mirror tuning, the pure silver reflective layer on TDK Life on Record CD-Rs is sealed with a highly refined protective coating. The components are non-reactive with silver, and protect against reactions with both the dye layer and the lacquer overcoat. Bonded in a hermetically sealed structure, the silver layer is completely protected from reactions with atmospheric oxygen. With use of this protective layer, third-generation silver CD-Rs match gold CD-Rs in long-term archival stability, and carry a rated life span of more than 100 years.
