What is the technique for quantifying reflected color in architectural glass?
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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 […]
ASTM Industrial Test Methods for visual and instrumental APHA Color Scale
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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?” […]
Use of the Retroviewer to align small samples
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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 […]
What are the Flow Cell Options for Transparent Liquids?
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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 […]
Conformance summary of how HunterLab sphere instruments measure ASTM D1003 Transmission Haze
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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.
Source for ASTM D1003 Transparent Plastic Haze Standards from HunterLab
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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 […]
How do I use the round Small Volume (4 ml) 10 mm Transmittance Cell?
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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 […]