IR Thermometer
Safety Information
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Table 2. Nominal Surface Emissivity
Material Value Material Value
Default**** 0.95 Glass 0.85
Aluminum* 0.30 Iron* 0.70
Asbestos 0.95 Lead* 0.50
Asphalt 0.95 Oil 0.94
Brass* 0.50 Paint 0.93
Ceramic 0.95 Plastic** 0.95
Concrete 0.95 Rubber 0.95
Copper* 0.60 Sand 0.90
Food-Frozen 0.90 Steel* 0.80
Food-Hot 0.93 Water 0.93
Wood 0.94
* Oxidized
** Opaque, over 20 mils
*** Natural
**** Factory Setting