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BS 6161-12:1987

Superseded
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Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys Measurement of specular reflectance and specular gloss at angles of 20°, 45°, 60° or 85°
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-02-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-04-1987

Foreword
Committees responsible
Methods
0. Introduction
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Principle
4. Apparatus and geometric conditions
5. Procedure
6. Expression of results
7. Test report
Appendix A
A. Calculation of specular reflectance and specular
    gloss values
Tables
1. Angles and dimensions of source image and receptor
    apertures for methods A, B, C and D
2. Angles and dimensions of source image and receptor
    apertures for 45 deg reflectometer used in method E
3. Specular reflectance values for polished black glass
4. Specular reflectance values for glass prisms
5. Specular gloss values for polished black glass
Figures
1. Schematic arrangement of apparatus showing apertures
    and source image formation for a collimated-beam
    type instrument for method A (20 deg), method B
    (45 deg), method C (60 deg) and method D (85 deg)
2. Schematic arrangement of apparatus showing apertures
    and source image formation for a non-collimated-beam
    type instrument for method A (20 deg), method B
    (45 deg), method C (60 deg) and method D (85 deg)
3. Schematic arrangement of optical system of narrow-
    angle 45 deg specular reflectivity meter for
    method E

Applies mainly to clear anodized surfaces. May also be used for colour-anodized aluminium where the colours are similar.

Committee
STI/33
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 3900-D5:1980 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Measurement of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°
BS 950-1:1967 Specification for artificial daylight for the assessment of colour Illuminant for colour matching and colour appraisal

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