Munsell Chromaticity Meter

The Munsell colorimeter quantifies color differences by measuring the tristimulus values of light reflected from an object and converting them into chromaticity coordinates and lightness values. It is used for product color quality control in industries such as coatings and plastics to ensure color consistency between batches.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement aperture to the sample size, ensure the instrument repeatability is less than 0.1 ΔE, and compatibility with industry-standard color spaces. Choose an instrument that includes specular reflection modes based on the material's surface gloss, and verify the long-term stability report of the instrument.

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Instruments

Adopt horizontal press measurement and physical positioning observation window, density Repeatability ≤ 0.001D, chroma Repeatability dE * ab ≤ 0.03, provide nearly 30 kinds of Measurement parameters and more than 30 kinds of evaluation Illuminants, and support connection PC software and mobile end applications.

$ 3285.00

Fully automatic one-click measurement of a variety of whiteness paraMeters, support chromaticity coordinates ≤ 0.001 High Accuracy, built-in thermal printer and RS232 interface, suitable for powder, paper and other samples.

$ 1818.00

Key parameters include inter-instrument agreement ΔE*ab ≤ 0.25 and chromaticity value repeatability ΔE*ab ≤ 0.02, with features such as automatic aperture recognition, high-definition camera positioning, a damping handle, and four UV measurement modes.

$ 6334.00

Utilizing a 360-780nm composite full-spectrum LED light source, equipped with a 256-pixel CMOS detector and a concave grating, it achieves spectral acquisition at 10nm intervals, supporting micro-transmittance measurements and a variety of optical index tests.

$ 6851.00

Featuring a D/8 optical structure with repeatability ΔE*ab not exceeding 0.03, it allows for customizable color difference thresholds for QC inspection. Supporting 7 color spaces and 6 color difference formulas, it meets the color management needs of multiple industries.

$ 154.00

Measurement time only 1.5 seconds, chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab within 0.04, support polygon tolerance master standard determination, can customize the color gamut range to meet special detection needs.

$ 4237.00

Articles

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