Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Gloss of High-Gloss Surfaces by Goniophotometry

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1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the reflection characteristics responsible for the glossy appearance of high-gloss surfaces. Two test methods, A and B, are provided for evaluating such surface characteristics at specular angles of 30 and 20, respectively. These test methods are not suitable for diffuse finish surfaces nor do they measure color, another appearance attribute.
1.2 As originally developed by Tingle and others (see Refs 1 and 2), the test methods were applied only to bright metals. Recently they have been applied to high-gloss automotive finishes and other nonmetallic surfaces.

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Designation:E430–97(Reapproved2003)
Standard Test Methods for
Measurement of Gloss of High-Gloss Surfaces by
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Goniophotometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E430; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1.1 reflectance, r,n—ratio of the reflected radiant or
luminous flux to the incident flux in the given conditions.
1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the
(E284)
reflection characteristics responsible for the glossy appearance
(1) Discussion—The term reflectance is often used in a
of high-gloss surfaces. Two test methods, A and B, are
general sense or as an abbreviation for reflectance factor. Such
provided for evaluating such surface characteristics at specular
usage is not assumed in this method. The definition may
angles of 30° and 20°, respectively.These test methods are not
require that the term be modified by adjectives denoting the
suitable for diffuse finish surfaces nor do they measure color,
spectral and geometric conditions of measurement.
another appearance attribute.
3.1.1.2 reflectance factor, R, n—ratio of the flux reflected
1.2 As originally developed by Tingle and others (see Refs
2 from the specimen to the flux reflected from the perfect
1 and 2), the test methods were applied only to bright metals.
reflecting diffuser under the same spectral and geometric
Recently they have been applied to high-gloss automotive
conditions of measurement. (E284)
finishes and other nonmetallic surfaces.
3.1.1.3 gloss reflectance factor, R,n—ratio of the specu-
s
2. Referenced Documents larly reflected part of the (whole) flux reflected from the
specimen to the flux reflected from a specified gloss standard
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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under the same geometric and spectral conditions of measure-
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
ment.
D2457 TestMethodforSpecularGlossofPlasticFilmsand
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(1) Discussion—The gloss standard may be a black glass or
Solid Plastics
a mirror, and may be assigned one of a variety of scale values
E171 Specification for Standard Atmospheres for Condi-
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G as specified. (E284)
tioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Materials s
3.1.2 Gloss and Types of Gloss:
E179 Guide for Selection of Geometric Conditions for
3.1.2.1 gloss, n—angular selectivity of reflected light, re-
Measurement of Reflectance and Transmission Properties
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sponsibleforthedegreetowhichreflectedhighlightsorimages
of Materials
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of objects may be seen as superimposed on a surface. (E284)
E284 Terminology of Appearance
(1) Discussion—Gloss is responsible for the object’s glossy
E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by
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appearance,notforanobserver’sperceptionoftheappearance.
Using the CIE System
At least six types or characteristics of gloss may be observed
E1347 Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Mea-
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depending upon the character of the surface and the spatial
surement by Tristimulus (Filler) Colormetry
distribution of the reflected light (3).
3. Terminology
3.1.2.2 specular gloss, n—ratio of flux reflected in specular
direction to incident flux for a specified angle of incidence and
3.1 Definitions:
source and receptor angular apertures. (E284)
3.1.1 Reflectance and Related Terms:
3.1.2.3 distinctness-of-image gloss, n—aspectofglosschar-
acterized by the sharpness of images of objects produced by
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E12 on
reflection at a surface. (E284)
Color andAppearance and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E12.03 on
3.1.2.4 sheen, n—the specular gloss at a large angle of
Geometry.
incidence for an otherwise matte specimen. (The usual angle
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2003. Published March 2003. Originally
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as E430–97. for measurement is 85°.) (E284)
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references at the end of
3.1.3 Terms Relating to Surface Characteristics:
this method.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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3.1.3.1 directionality, n—perceived, the degree to which the 5. Significance and Use
appearance of a surface changes as the surface is rotated in its
5.1 Theglossofmetallicfinishesisimportantcommercially
ownplane,underfixedconditionsofilluminationandviewing.
on metals for automotive, architectural, and other uses where
(E284)
thesemetalsundergospecialfinishi
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