Nominal Surface Emissivity
Material
Default****
Aluminum*
Asbestos
Asphalt
Brass*
Ceramic
Concrete
Copper*
Food - Frozen
Food - Hot
* Oxidized
** Opaque, over 20 mils
*** Natural
**** Factory Setting
Highlighted items may also be found in the emissivity table built into the Thermometer.
Value
0.95
0.30
0.95
0.95
0.50
0.95
0.95
0.60
0.90
0.93
Infrared Thermometer
Nominal Surface Emissivity
Material
Glass (plate)
Iron*
Lead*
Oil
Paint
Plastic**
Rubber
Sand
Steel*
Water
Wood ***
Value
0.85
0.70
0.50
0.94
0.93
0.95
0.95
0.90
0.80
0.93
0.94
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