From glycol acids to aromatic solvents and chlorinated paraffin, liquid chemicals can be opaque, translucent or transparent, and so require different measurement instrumentation and techniques for successful color measurement. HunterLab offers the right solution, from instrument and software to sample handling fixtures, to ensure consistent and accurate color measurements for every sample, every time.
Synthetic and natural polymers play an essential role in everyday life. Natural polymeric materials include shellac, amber, wool, silk, and natural rubber, while the list of synthetic polymers includes synthetic rubber, phenol formaldehyde resin, neoprene, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyacrylonitrile, PVB, silicone, and many more. Polymers can be transparent to translucent and are preferably measured using a transmittance instrument. However, if you also measure opaque samples, you may prefer to select an instrument that measures in both transmittance and reflectance mode.
Many HunterLab spectrophotometers are versatile enough to accommodate most applications of color measurement. However, based on 60+ years of experience and a thorough understanding of our customers’ needs and product use, these particular instruments are most suited for this industries application.
ColorFlex EZ (Directional 45°/0° Geometry, Reflectance, 400-700 nm)
40% of our customers prefer this instrument because of its compact design and integrated display, so does not require a PC and external software.
LabScan XE (Directional 0°/45° Geometry, Reflectance, 400-700 nm)
10% of HunterLab customers select this instrument for its large 44 mm (1.75 inches) measuring port, and for its level of sophistication, simplicity, and versatility.
UltraScan VIS (Diffuse d/8° sphere Geometry, Reflectance, and Transmittance, 360-780 nm)
30% of our customers select this instrument for its extended wavelength measurement and its ability to measure both reflected and transmitted color of samples that are transparent to opaque.
Measuring the Water Whiteness of Liquids Using the APHA Index.
CIE Standard Observers and calculation of CIE X, Y, Z color values.
Color Measurement on Very Small Samples
Measuring Degrees of Yellowness with Gardner Index.
Measuring Color using Hunter L, a, b vs CIE 1976 L*a*b*.
Averaging in Color Measurement.
Using Hitch Standardization on a Series of Color-Measuring Instruments.
The transmission color measurement of the hot liquid sample
AN 1031 Identification of Measurement Parameters
Identification of Measurement Parameters.
AN 1033 Color versus Appearance
Understanding the difference between measuring color and measuring appearance.
Geometry, Measurement Modes, and Indices.
MM 5008 Measuring Opaque Liquids with ColorQuest XE
Measurement method for opaque liquids using the ColorQuest XE, UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS.
MM 5033 Measuring Opaque Liquids with UltraScan VIS
Measurement method for flat, opaque solids using the UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS, or ColorQuest XE.
MM 5058 Measuring Opaque Liquids with UltraScan PRO
Measurement method for flat, opaque solids using the UltraScan PRO, UltraScan VIS, or ColorQuest XE.
