White Papers - Physical Properties
Adhesion Measurement
For quality and the visual impression is the adhesion a basic requirement.
Learn more about:
- Function and meaning
- Different methods of testing
- Apply and understand given DIN and ASTM standards
Hardness / Flexibility Measurement
Hardness and flexibility are opposing functions that need to be optimized.
Learn more about:
- Hardness versus flexibility
- Pendulum hardness test to judge flexibility
- Typical applications for pendulum damping
Viscosity Measurement
A practical guide to viscosity measurement.
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- Viscosity test methods: Flow cups, rotational viscometer ...
- How to get accurate data with rotational viscometer
- Krebs Stormer / Cone & Plate Viscometer
Appearance
Gloss Measurement - Orange Peel Measurement - Transparency Measurement - Paint Mottling Control
Find answers to these questions:
- What influences our visual perception?
- What is the measurement prinicple?
- Typical appplications and tolerances
- How can the measurement data be used for trouble shooting?
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Color
Color Measurement 1x1 - Blackness Measurement - Visual Color Control Light Booth - Color & Texture Measurement
Find answers to these questions:
- What are the basic building blocks of color measurement?
- What influences the visual color evaluation using a light booth?
- Why is color measurement of BLACK a challenge and how to interpret BLACKNESS indices?
- How can color, gloss and 3D structures / grains be objectively evaluated?
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Physical Properties
Viscosity Measurement - Hardness Measurement
Find answers to these questions:
- What is the best solution for my application?
- Practical guides to evaluate physical properties
- Sample preparation a key factor to achieve reliable results
- References to international standards
- What is the precision and variation of the test method
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