Applications Guide
Modline 5
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Emissivity Values of oxidized Metals and Alloys
(Flat Surfaces)
Emissivity ranges shown represent differences in surface finish: smooth finish to rough, grainy
finish
Oxide film assumed to be sufficiently thick to avoid thin film interference effects
Material
Emissivity Range by Sensor Series
52, 5R
(One Color Mode)
5G
56
Alumel, oxidized
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
Aluminium, anodized
–
–
–
Brass, oxidized
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
Bronze, oxidized
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
Chromel, oxidized
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
Chromium, oxidized
0.40-0.80
0.40-0.80
0.40-0.80
Cobalt, oxidized
0.40-0.80
0.40-0.85
0.40-0.80
Constantan, oxidized
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
Copper, oxidized
0.40-0.80
0.40-0.80
0.40-0.80
Inconel, oxidized
0.80-0.90
0.80-0.90
0.80-0.90
Iron, oxidized
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
Iron, Cast, oxidized
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
Molybdenum, oxidized
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
Monel, oxidized
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
Nichrome, oxidized
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
0.60-0.85
Nickel, oxidized
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
Steel, Carbon, oxidized
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
Steel, Stainless, oxidized
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
0.80-0.95
Tantalum, oxidized
0.40-0.80
0.40-0.80
0.40-0.80
Titanium, oxidized
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
0.50-0.80
Code 2
Table 18: Emissivity Values of oxidized Metals and Alloys