Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
Emission coefficient
| Measurement | Thermal emission coefficient and reflection coefficient |
| Standards | DIN EN 16012 (attachment D), alternative method for DIN EN 12898 and DIN EN 673 |
| Measurement object | Glass including functional layers, insulation materials, roofing underlays or coverings, building panels, façades, floor coverings, concrete, asphalt, IR-reflecting films and almost all surfaces and structures with roughness up to 10 mm, opaque to IR radiation, varnishes and paints on substrate |
Technical data
| Spectral range | 2.5 to 40 μm |
| Measurement range | 0.02 to 0.99 % |
| Test specimen dimensions | Optional, minimum size 100 × 100 mm |
Special feature
| Scope of application | Nondestructive method, investigation of already existing building products, quality control during production |