ASTM E1164-09a

Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The most general and reliable methods for obtaining CIE tristimulus values or, through transformation of them, other coordinates for describing the colors of objects are by the use of spectrometric data. Colorimetric data are obtained by combining object spectral data with data representing a CIE standard observer and a CIE standard illuminant, as described in Practice E 308.
This practice provides procedures for selecting the operating parameters of spectrometers used for providing data of the desired precision. It also provides for instrument calibration by means of material standards, and for selection of suitable specimens for obtaining precision in the measurements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the instrumental measurement requirements, calibration procedures, and material standards needed to obtain precise spectral data for computing the colors of objects.
1.2 This practice lists the parameters that must be specified when spectrometric measurements are required in specific methods, practices, or specifications.
1.3 Most sections of this practice apply to both spectrometers, which can produce spectral data as output, and spectrocolorimeters, which are similar in principle but can produce only colorimetric data as output. Exceptions to this applicability are noted.
1.4 This practice is limited in scope to spectrometers and spectrometric colorimeters that employ only a single monochromator. This practice is general as to the materials to be characterized for color.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2009
• ICS: 17.180.20 - Colours and measurement of light
• Technical Committee: E12 - Color and Appearance
• Drafting Committee: E12.02 - Spectrophotometry and Colorimetry

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1164-09 - Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM E1164-12 - Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012
• Referred By: ASTM E1331-15(2019) - Standard Test Method for Reflectance Factor and Color by Spectrophotometry Using Hemispherical Geometry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D3134-15(2019) - Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1349-06(2022) - Standard Test Method for Reflectance Factor and Color by Spectrophotometry Using Bidirectional (45°:0° or 0°:45°) Geometry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D3451-06(2017) - Standard Guide for Testing Coating Powders and Powder Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1247-12(2017) - Standard Practice for Detecting Fluorescence in Object-Color Specimens by Spectrophotometry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D1746-23 - Standard Test Method for Transparency of Plastic Sheeting
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D4960-20 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Color for Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C1510-01(2020) - Standard Test Method for Color and Color Difference of Whitewares by Abriged Spectrophotometry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1477-98a(2022) - Standard Test Method for Luminous Reflectance Factor of Acoustical Materials by Use of Integrating-Sphere Reflectometers
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2539-14(2021) - Standard Test Method for Multiangle Color Measurement of Interference Pigments
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1347-06(2020) - Standard Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus Colorimetry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2153-01(2023) - Standard Practice for Obtaining Bispectral Photometric Data for Evaluation of Fluorescent Color
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D2244-23 - Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1164 – 09a
Standard Practice for
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Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1164; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Thefundamentalprocedureforevaluatingthecolorofareflectingortransmittingobjectistoobtain
spectrometric data for specified illuminating and viewing conditions, and from these data to compute
tristimulus values based on a CIE (International Commission on Illumination) standard observer and
a CIE standard illuminant. The considerations involved and the procedures used to obtain precise
spectrometric data are contained in this practice. The values and procedures for computing CIE
tristimulus values from spectrometric data are contained in Practice E308. Considerations regarding
the selection of appropriate illuminating and viewing geometries are contained in Guide E179.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This practice covers the instrumental measurement re- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
quirements, calibration procedures, and material standards D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
needed to obtain precise spectral data for computing the colors of Transparent Plastics
of objects. E179 Guide for Selection of Geometric Conditions for
1.2 This practice lists the parameters that must be specified Measurement of Reflection andTransmission Properties of
when spectrometric measurements are required in specific Materials
methods, practices, or specifications. E259 Practice for Preparation of Pressed Powder White
1.3 Most sections of this practice apply to both spectrom- Reflectance Factor Transfer Standards for Hemispherical
eters, which can produce spectral data as output, and spectro- and Bi-Directional Geometries
colorimeters, which are similar in principle but can produce E275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance
only colorimetric data as output. Exceptions to this applicabil- of Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometers
ity are noted. E284 Terminology of Appearance
1.4 This practice is limited in scope to spectrometers and E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by
spectrometric colorimeters that employ only a single mono- Using the CIE System
chromator. This practice is general as to the materials to be E387 Test Method for Estimating Stray Radiant Power
characterized for color. Ratio of Dispersive Spectrophotometers by the Opaque
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as Filter Method
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this E805 Practice for Identification of Instrumental Methods of
standard. Color or Color-Difference Measurement of Materials
1.6 This standard does not purport to address the safety E925 PracticeforMonitoringtheCalibrationofUltraviolet-
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility Visible Spectrophotometers whose Spectral Slit Width
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and does not Exceed 2 nm
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory E958 Practice for Measuring Practical Spectral Bandwidth
limitations prior to use. of Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometers
E991 PracticeforColorMeasurementofFluorescentSpeci-
mens Using the One-Monochromator Method
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E12 on Color and
Appearance and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E12.02 on Spectro-
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photometry and Colorimetry. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published June 2009. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E1164 – 09. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1164-09A. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E1164 – 09a
E1767 Practice for Specifying the Geometries of Observa- ably. It exceeds unity if the system is such that the specimen
tion and Measurement to Characterize the Appearance of causes more light to reach the receiver than would in its
Materials absence.
E2153 Practice for Obtaining Bispectral Photometric Data
for Evaluation of Fluorescent Color 4. Summary of Practice
E2194 PracticeforMultiangleColorMeasurementofMetal
4.1 Procedures are given for selecting the types and oper-
Flake Pigmented Materials
ating parameters of spectrom
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Designation:E1164–09 Designation: E 1164 – 09a
Standard Practice for
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Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1164; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Thefundamentalprocedureforevaluatingthecolorofareflectingortransmittingobjectistoobtain
spectrometric data for specified illuminating and viewing conditions, and from these data to compute
tristimulus values based on a CIE (International Commission on Illumination) standard observer and
a CIE standard illuminant. The considerations involved and the procedures used to obtain precise
spectrometric data are contained in this practice. The values and procedures for computing CIE
tristimulus values from spectrometric data are contained in Practice E 308. Considerations regarding
the selection of appropriate illuminating and viewing geometries are contained in Guide E 179.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the instrumental measurement requirements, calibration procedures, and material standards needed to
obtain precise spectral data for computing the colors of objects.
1.2 This practice lists the parameters that must be specified when spectrometric measurements are required in specific methods,
practices, or specifications.
1.3 Most sections of this practice apply to both spectrometers, which can produce spectral data as output, and spectrocolo-
rimeters, which are similar in principle but can produce only colorimetric data as output. Exceptions to this applicability are noted.
1.4 This practice is limited in scope to spectrometers and spectrometric colorimeters that employ only a single monochromator.
This practice is general as to the materials to be characterized for color.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
E 179 Guide for Selection of Geometric Conditions for Measurement of Reflection and Transmission Properties of Materials
E 259 Practice for Preparation of Pressed Powder White Reflectance Factor Transfer Standards for Hemispherical and
Bi-Directional Geometries
E 275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometers
E 284 Terminology of Appearance
E 308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
E 387 Test Method for Estimating Stray Radiant Power Ratio of Dispersive Spectrophotometers by the Opaque Filter Method
E 805 Practice for Identification of Instrumental Methods of Color or Color-Difference Measurement of Materials
E 925 Practice for Monitoring the Calibration of Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometers whose Spectral Slit Width does not
Exceed 2 nm
E 958 Practice for Measuring Practical Spectral Bandwidth of Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometers
E 991 Practice for Color Measurement of Fluorescent Specimens Using the One-Monochromator Method
E 1767 Practice for Specifying the Geometries of Observation and Measurement to Characterize the Appearance of Materials
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E12 on Color andAppearance and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E12.02 on Spectrophotometry
and Colorimetry.
Current edition approved Feb. 15,June 1, 2009. Published FebruaryJune 2009. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20072009 as E 1164 – 079.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E 2194 Pra
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