Table G‑2. Emissivities for spectral range: 1.45 μm to 1.8 μm (Continued)
Target Object Material
Emissivity (%)
Blackbody furnace
100
Brass, oxidized (tarnished)
60 to 70
Brick
80 to 90
Bronze, bright
3
Chamotte
45 to 60
Chromium, bright
25 to 30
Copper, oxidized
70 to 85
Earthenware, glazed
80 to 90
Gold, bright
2
Graphite
86 to 90
Nickel
15 to 20
Porcelain, glazed
60
Porcelain, rough
86 to 90
Silver, bright
2
Slag
80 to 85
Soot
95
Steel, heavily scaled
85 to 90
Steel, molten
20 to 25
Steel, rolling skin
80 to 88
Zinc
45 to 55
Table G‑3. Emissivities for spectral range: 2 μm to 2.6 μm
Target Object Material
Emissivity (%)
Aluminum, extruded
13
Brass
18
Brass, oxidized (tarnished)
65 to 70
Black carbon
95
Blackbody furnace
100
Copper
5
Copper, oxidized
70 to 80
Graphite
80 to 90
Inconel
30
Inconel, oxidized
85
Iron, oxidized
85 to 90
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