EN 5
pyrometer BP21
Material Degree of emission
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
Cement 0.90 to 0.96
Brick (rough) 0.90 to 0.95
Zinc, oxidized 0.1
Device depiction
Device depiction
No. Designation
1 Display
2 Lamp button
3 MODE button
4 Laser button
5 Battery compartment with cover
6 Measurement button
7 Infrared sensor
8 Dual laser pointer