Solar Reflectance Tester

The solar reflectance tester simulates the solar spectrum to irradiate a sample and measures the ratio of reflected light intensity to incident light intensity on the sample surface. It is used to evaluate the thermal reflectance performance of materials under sunlight and is commonly applied in fields such as testing the thermal insulation properties of building coatings and the sun protection effectiveness of outdoor materials.
Selection
When selecting, ensure that the measurement wavelength range covers the main bands of sunlight, and the instrument calibration complies with standards such as ASTM E903. Consider the adaptability to sample sizes, with portable models suitable for on-site testing and benchtop models ideal for laboratory use. Verify that the instrument's repeatability error is less than 2%, and the accompanying software can directly output reflectance curves.

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It can simultaneously test infrared, ultraviolet and visible light transmittance, and support the evaluation of total solar energy barrier rate. Using point array color screen visual display, the fuselage is lightweight and portable, with real-time dynamic Adjustment, Measurement accuracy is better than +/- 2%.

$ 170.00

With 45/0 reflectance and hiding power test function, repeability 0.2%, repRoducibility 0.5%, automatic calibration and correction of black and white board values, support USB data transmission and statistical mode.

$ 646.00

Made of high-quality non-fluorescent paper, does not contain Fluorescent Whitening Agent, black reflectance < 1, white reflectance 80 +/- 2, Laminating design enhances anti-Curl ability, test area of 0.1 square Meters.

$ 89.00

Black part reflectance less than 1, white part reflectance 80 +/- 2, no Laminating design to enhance paint wettability, avoid checking or cissing, suitable for specific spreading rate brushing tests.

$ 88.00

Using non-fluorescent paper substrate, white reflectance 80 +/- 2, black reflectance < 1, Laminating design enhances Curl resistance, 0.1 square Meter standard area is suitable for spreading rate testing.

$ 91.00

Made of non-fluorescent paper, does not contain Fluorescent Whitening Agent, the black part reflectance is less than 1, the white part reflectance is 80 +/- 2, the surface is smooth and anti-Curl, and the test area is 0.1 square Meters.

$ 91.00

Measurement accuracy of +/- 1, resolution 0.1, support USB and Bluetooth data output, using Photocell, photovoltaic cell technology for reflectance detection, suitable for a variety of material surface analysis.

$ 517.00

White part reflectance 80 +/- 2, black part reflectance less than 1, surface smoothing anti-Curl, suitable for 0.1 square Meter spreading rate test, wettability is good for checking.

$ 89.00

Adopt 45/0 lighting mode, the measurement diaMeter is Φ 20mm, Repeatability Delta R0.1 or less, intelligently store the calibrated value, no need to calibrate frequently, compact and portable can directly measure reflectance value.

$ 490.00

Using 450nm Illuminant and 7 * 14mm elliptical measurement aperture, can accurately measure transparency and surface reflectance, support USB and Bluetooth data output, suitable for a variety of material detection.

$ 517.00

Measurement time is only 1.5 seconds, Repeatability is less than R0.1, which can measure a variety of whiteness indicators and reflectance, and is suitable for the analysis of fluorescent whitening samples.

$ 800.00

Adopt 45/0 geometrical optics structure, repeability accuracy Delta E * ab within 0.04, equipped with large integrating sphere and 3.5 inch Touchscreen, support Light spectrum reflectance Linear dispersion display and color scheme function.

$ 2623.00

Intelligent storage calibrated value, no need to calibrate frequently; Compact and portable, one-handed operation; accuracy up to 1%, Repeatability 0.2%; Long life Illuminant, Good Stability; Built-in rechargeable battery, can be used for a long time.

$ 351.00

Measurement accuracy better than +/- 2% with high definition color screen progress bar, data locking and real-time dynamic Adjustment.

$ 149.00

Black part reflectance is less than 1, white part reflectance is 80 +/- 2, Laminating design enhances anti-Curl ability, size 145 × 262mm is suitable for spreading rate testing.

$ 89.00

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