Color Measurement (Resin & Flake)
| Sample Type | Required Quantity | Equipment Used |
| Resin Flake |
50 Grams |
Minolta Spectrophotometer |
Purpose
This procedure is used to determine the amount of haze and the degree of
color exhibited by the resin or flake. This is an indication of how
effectively the material was processed and/or the material’s ability to
be processed.
Description
The samples are measured in terms of L*, a*, and b*, DE*: L* (100=white;
0=black), a* (positive=red; negative=green; 0=gray), b*
(positive=yellow; negative=blue; 0=gray), DE is a mathematical equation
which takes into account the values of L*, a* and b*.
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