ASTM D5767-95(2004)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Instrumental Measurement of Distinctness-of-Image Gloss of Coating Surfaces
Standard Test Methods for Instrumental Measurement of Distinctness-of-Image Gloss of Coating Surfaces
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
An important aspect of the appearance of glossy coating surfaces is the distinctness (clarity) of images reflected by them. The values obtained by the measuring procedures given in these methods generally correlate well with visual ratings for DOI (image clarity).4
Although Test Methods D 523 and D 4039 are useful in characterizing some aspects of glossy appearance, they do not provide satisfactory ratings for DOI (image clarity).
The measurement conditions given conform to the conditions specified in Test Methods E 430.
The measurement conditions given in Test Methods B and C conform to the conditions specified in ISO Standard #10216.
The scale values obtained with the measuring procedures of these methods range from 0 to 100 with a value of 100 representing perfect DOI (image clarity).
The DOI (image clarity) scale value does not of itself, indicate any specific cause for reduction in reflected image sharpness. Surface irregularities such as haze, orange peel, and wrinkle, when present, may be cited as causes for reduction of image sharpness.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes the measurement of the distinctness-of-image (DOI) gloss of coating surfaces using electro-optical measuring techniques. The coatings must be applied to planar rigid surfaces. The scale values obtained from the alternative methods cited do not agree.
1.2 Three test methods are covered as follows:
1.2.1 Test Method AGloss reflectance factor measurements are made on the specimen at the specular viewing angle and at an angle slightly off the specular viewing angle. The values obtained are combined to provide a DOI value. Very narrow source and receptor aperture angles are used in the measurements.
1.2.2 Test Method BThe light through a small slit is projected on the specimen surface and its reflected image intensity is measured through a sliding combed shutter to provide a value of image clarity.
1.2.3 Test Method CThe light through a pattern is projected on the specimen surface and its reflected image intensity is measured directly to provide a value of image clarity.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D5767 − 95 (Reapproved2004)
Standard Test Methods for
Instrumental Measurement of Distinctness-of-Image Gloss
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of Coating Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5767; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D823Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness
of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
1.1 This test method describes the measurement of the
D2457Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and
distinctness-of-image (DOI) gloss of coating surfaces using
Solid Plastics
electro-optical measuring techniques. The coatings must be
D3964Practice for Selection of Coating Specimens for
appliedtoplanarrigidsurfaces.Thescalevaluesobtainedfrom
Appearance Measurements
the alternative methods cited do not agree.
D4039Test Method for Reflection Haze of High-Gloss
1.2 Three test methods are covered as follows:
Surfaces
1.2.1 Test Method A—Gloss reflectance factor measure-
E284Terminology of Appearance
ments are made on the specimen at the specular viewing angle
E430TestMethodsforMeasurementofGlossofHigh-Gloss
and at an angle slightly off the specular viewing angle. The
Surfaces by Abridged Goniophotometry
values obtained are combined to provide a DOI value. Very
2.2 Other Standards:
narrow source and receptor aperture angles are used in the
ISO 10216Anodized Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys—
measurements.
Instrumental Determination of Image Clarity of Anodic
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1.2.2 Test Method B—The light through a small slit is
Oxidation Coatings—Instrumental Method
projected on the specimen surface and its reflected image
intensity is measured through a sliding combed shutter to 3. Terminology
provide a value of image clarity.
3.1 Terms and Definitions in Terminology E284 are appli-
1.2.3 Test Method C—The light through a pattern is pro-
cable to these methods.
jectedonthespecimensurfaceanditsreflectedimageintensity
3.2 Definitions:
is measured directly to provide a value of image clarity.
3.2.1 distinctness-of-image gloss, n—aspect of gloss char-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
acterized by the sharpness of images of objects produced by
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
reflection at a surface. E284
responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and
3.2.1.1 Discussion—This quality is sometimes called Image
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
Clarity.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.2 gloss reflectance factor, R ,n—ratio of the specularly
s
2. Referenced Documents
reflectedpartofthe(whole)fluxreflectedfromthespecimento
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the flux reflected from a specified gloss standard under the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
same geometric and spectral conditions of measurements.
D523Test Method for Specular Gloss
E284
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The gloss standard may be a black
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E12 on Color
glass or mirror and may be assigned one of a variety of scale
and Appearance and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E12.03 on
Geometry.
values as specified.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2004. Published November 2004. Originally
3.2.3 specular angle, n—the angle of reflection equal and
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D5767–95(1999).
DOI: 10.1520/D5767-95R04. opposite to the angle of incidence. E284
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D5767 − 95 (2004)
TABLE 1 Angles and Dimensions of Source Image and Receptors
7.1.1 Geometric Conditions—The axis of the incident beam
Dimensions of Dimensions of the Dimensions of shall be 20 or 30° from the perpendicular to the specimen
Source Image at Viewed Area at the Viewed
surface. Provisions shall be made so that receptor settings will
Sample Plane, ° Sample Plane, ° Area DOI, °
be at the specular angle and at an angle of 0.2 to 0.4° off the
Center of window 20 or 30 20 or 30 0.3 ± 0.1
A specularangle.Suitableangulardimensionsoftheimageofthe
Width 0.44 0.38 0.14
B
Length 7.0 4.0 4.0
source aperture and angular dimensions of the receptor aper-
A
ture
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