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What is the technique for quantifying reflected color in architectural glass?

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What is the technique for quantifying reflected color in architectural glass?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ken Phillips

In the two glass window panes above you can probably notice a difference in the transmission color between the two. The one on the left appears greener while the one on the right appears bluer. There is another difference; the two samples have a difference in reflectance  as well. The sample on the left has […]

Posted in Building Products, Coatings, Color and Appearance Theory, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged architectural glass, shine Leave a comment

What is a Y Brightness? Beta Reflectance Factor? Reflection Coefficient?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Ken Phillips

FAQ: What is a Y Brightness/Luminance? FAQ: What is a Beta (ß) Reflectance or Luminance Factor for Brightness? FAQ: What is a Reflection Coefficient (0-1)? Ken PhillipsMr. Philips has spent the last 30 years in product development and management, technical sales, marketing, and business development in several industries. Today, he is the global market development […]

Posted in Building Products, Chemical, Coatings, Color and Appearance Theory, Paper Tagged beta, beta reflectance factor, brightness, CIE Y, luminance, luminance factor, reflectance, reflection factor, rho Leave a comment

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