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

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ASTM Industrial Test Methods for visual and instrumental APHA Color Scale

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Use of the Retroviewer to align small samples

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What are the Flow Cell Options for Transparent Liquids?

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Conformance summary of how HunterLab sphere instruments measure ASTM D1003 Transmission Haze

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Source for ASTM D1003 Transparent Plastic Haze Standards from HunterLab

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How do I use the round Small Volume (4 ml) 10 mm Transmittance Cell?

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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

ASTM Industrial Test Methods for visual and instrumental APHA Color Scale

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Ken Phillips

FAQ: “Does HunterLab have any documentation to show that the UltraScan VIS is compliant with ASTM 1209. One of our customers is having a problem regarding the method. Their client is using the manual visual method for performing the ASTM 1209 color test method whereas they use the UltraScan VIS. Can you explain the difference?” […]

Posted in Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, Plastic, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged APHA, cell path length, Hazen, Platinum Cobalt, Pt-Co, PtCo, references, transmission cell Leave a comment

Use of the Retroviewer to align small samples

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ken Phillips

The retroviewer feature on the UltraScan PRO and UltraScan VIS allows direct viewing of the sample at the port through the same lens used to make color measurements. This feature is also on some Agera models. This feature is particularly useful for aligning the sample if it barely covers the viewing port of the instrument. Ken PhillipsMr. Philips has […]

Posted in Accessories and Parts, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged retro-viewer, retroviewer Leave a comment

What are the Flow Cell Options for Transparent Liquids?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Ken Phillips

A flow through cell can be a handy solution for continuous sampling and ease of measurement with a transparent, liquid product. 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 manager for HunterLab, focused on […]

Posted in Accessories and Parts, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged ASTM D1003 agreement, clear, color., flow, flow transmission cell, haze, manual load, transmission cell, transmission haze Leave a comment

Conformance summary of how HunterLab sphere instruments measure ASTM D1003 Transmission Haze

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Ken Phillips

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 manager for HunterLab, focused on understanding customer needs, providing appropriate solutions and education, and helping to solve customer color challenges across these industries and cultures.

Posted in Color and Appearance Theory, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged ASTM D1003 agreement, clear, haze, hazey, scattering, total transmission, transmission haze Leave a comment

Source for ASTM D1003 Transparent Plastic Haze Standards from HunterLab

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ken Phillips

You can order single Haze standards or the full set of 5 haze standards through HunterLab for use with any of our sphere instruments – UltraScan PRO and UltraScan VIS. These solid, transparent plastic plaques (calibrated or uncalibrated) can be effective in monitoring instrument performance in measuring wide angle scattering over time.   Ken PhillipsMr. Philips has spent the last […]

Posted in UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged clear, haze, hazey, scattering, total transmission, transmission haze 3 Comments

How do I use the round Small Volume (4 ml) 10 mm Transmittance Cell?

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Ken Phillips

HunterLab’s round cell (A13-1011-613) is a practical small volume cell for transmittance color and haze measurements. 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 manager for HunterLab, focused on understanding customer needs, providing appropriate […]

Posted in Accessories and Parts, Chemical, Pharmaceuticals, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS Tagged 10 mm, ASTM D1003 agreement, clear, color., haze, hazy, round, scattering, small volume, total transmission, transmission haze, transmissoin cell Leave a comment
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