{"product_id":"12-x-12-pvd-stainless-steel-shower-niche-3-finishes-alfi-brand","title":"12\" x 12\" PVD Stainless Steel Shower Niche - 3 Finishes - ALFI brand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sm_logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cspan class=\"px24\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003etainless Steel that's PVD processed is extra-durable, more corrosion-resistant, and more scratch resistant.   These Alfi brand Niches are made of PVD Stainless Steel that's used only for the highest quality stainless steel products. These Niches are 12\" x 12\" overall and 4\" deep.  The complete explanation of the PVD process is included below under \"About PVD Stainless Steel\".  Save $hundreds compared with constructing a tile niche.  These extra-durable and extra good-looking niches are available in Brushed Gold, Brushed Black, and Brushed Copper.\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product_features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlfi brand PVD Stainless Steel Square 12\" x 12\"  Shower Niche.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Stainless Steel construction finished in PVD Brushed Black, Brushed Gold, and Brushed Copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions:  12\" Wide x 12\" High x 4\" Deep. 3.7 lbs.  Scroll through the images for the dimensions image with complete inner and outer dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-Year Warranty. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout PVD Stainless Steel\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center\"\u003ePVD Stainless Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eThe Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\nPVD is an acronym for Physical Vapor Deposition. PVD is a vacuum coating process whereby a thin, durable film such as titanium nitride or zirconium nitride is deposited onto the surface of the Stainless Steel.  Not only does it give the steel a decorative finish in Gold, Black, or Copper, but it also makes more durable, scratch-resistant, and corrosion-resistant.\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eA more complete explanation of the PVD Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The substrate (often stainless steel) is thoroughly cleaned — usually with ultrasonic cleaning and plasma treatment — to remove oils, dust, and oxides.  It's then placed inside a vacuum chamber.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Vacuum Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The chamber is sealed and air is pumped out to create a very high vacuum (around 10⁻⁶ to 10⁻⁹ torr).\u003cbr\u003e\n    This is necessary to prevent unwanted reactions and to allow free movement of particles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Evaporation \/ Vaporization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The coating material (e.g., titanium, zirconium, chromium) is vaporized using one of these techniques:\u003cbr\u003e\n   • Arc evaporation – using electrical arcs.\u003cbr\u003e\n   • Sputtering – using ionized gas (plasma) to knock atoms off the material.\u003cbr\u003e\n   • Thermal evaporation – using heat to evaporate the material.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Transport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The vaporized atoms travel across the vacuum and move toward the cooler substrate.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Sometimes gases like nitrogen or argon are introduced to form compounds like titanium nitride (TiN).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Deposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The atoms condense and bond onto the substrate, forming a thin, even, and very hard coating — often only a few microns thick (1 micron = 1\/1000 m\n\n\n            \n","brand":"Alfi Brand","offers":[{"title":"Brushed Black","offer_id":43874546253885,"sku":"nsd1792720281957","price":191.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brushed Copper","offer_id":43874546286653,"sku":"fph1792720281958","price":164.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brushed Gold","offer_id":43874546319421,"sku":"thd1792720281959","price":166.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/1470\/9053\/files\/12-x-12-pvd-stainless-steel-shower-niche---3-finishes---alfi-brand_1.jpg?v=1792720291","url":"https:\/\/ownstyleboutique.shop\/products\/12-x-12-pvd-stainless-steel-shower-niche-3-finishes-alfi-brand","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}