EN 5
pyrometer BP17
Material Degree of emission
Gypsum 0.60 to 0.95
Glass, pane 0.85 to 0.95
Rubber 0.92 to 0.95
Cast iron, molten 0.2 to 0.3
Cast iron, not oxidized 0.2
Skin 0.98
Haynes alloy 0.3 to 0.8
Radiator enamel 0.95
Timber (natural) 0.90 to 0.95
Inconel, electro-polished 0.15
Inconel, oxidized 0.70 to 0.95
Inconel, sand-blasted 0.3 to 0.6
Limestone 0.95 to 0.98
Carborundum 0.9
Ceramics 0.88 to 0.95
Gravel 0.95
Carbon, graphite 0.70 to 0.85
Carbon, not oxidized 0.8 to 0.9
Plastic, non-transparent 0.95
Copper, oxidized 0.4 to 0.8
Varnish 0.80 to 0.95
Marble 0.90 to 0.95
Brass, highly polished 0.3
Brass, oxidized 0.5
Molybdenum, oxidized 0.2 to 0.6
Nickel, oxidized 0.2 to 0.5
Paper (any colour) 0.9
Plastic 0.85 to 0.95
Plaster 0.90 to 0.95
Sand 0.9
Snow 0.9
Steel, heavy plate 0.4 to 0.6
Steel, cold-rolled 0.7 to 0.9
Steel, oxidized 0.7 to 0.9
Steel, polished sheet metal 0.1
Steel, stainless 0.1 to 0.8
Cloth 0.95
Wallpaper (non-metal) 0.95
Textiles (non-metal) 0.95
Titanium, oxidized 0.5 to 0.6
Clay 0.90 to 0.95
Water 0.93
Material Degree of emission
Cement 0.90 to 0.96
Brick (rough) 0.90 to 0.95
Zinc, oxidized 0.1
Device depiction
Device depiction
No. Designation
1 Laser pointer
2 Infrared sensor
3 Battery compartment with cover
4 Measurement button
5 SET/lamp button
6 °C/°F button
7 Laser button
8 Display