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Last updated 12th January 2025
ASTM E313 Calculating Yellowness and Whiteness Indices from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM E313 is a standard test method used to calculate the yellowness and whiteness indices of materials based on instrumentally measured color coordinates. This test method is widely used in industries such as textiles, plastics, paints, and coatings to evaluate the color quality and consistency of materials.
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ASTM E313 Introduction
ASTM E313 uses instrumentation-measured color coordinates to provide a standardized process for determining the yellowness and whiteness indices of materials. When comparing different samples or tracking color alterations over time, the yellowness and whiteness indices are crucial metrics for evaluating the look and consistency of materials’ colors.
The E313 test method is useful for qualitative characterization, research, development, and specification purposes.
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E313 Standard Test Method
The ASTM E313 test method involves the calculation of yellowness and whiteness indices using color coordinates measured by a spectrophotometer or colorimeter. The test is conducted in the following steps:
Instrument Calibration
The spectrophotometer or colorimeter is calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the sample is inserted into the instrument’s measuring space. A proper measurement mode (reflectance or transmittance) is utilized to determine the sample’s color coordinates.
Calculation of Yellowness and Whiteness Indices
The yellowness index (YI) and whiteness index (WI) is calculated using the observed color coordinates in accordance with the ASTM E313 standard’s given formulas. The whiteness index measures the degree of white colour, while the yellowness index measures the degree of yellow coloration in the sample.
E313 Equipment and Sample Preparation
Specimen Details
ASTM E313 specimens include textiles, plastics, paints, coatings, and other colored materials.
Specimen dimensions
The general sample size for E313 is subject to the specimen type and the statistical considerations of the method.
Specimen preparation
Specimens are injection molded, machine operated, or cut from materials in sheet, plate, slab, or similar form.
ASTM E313 Results and Interpretation
The test method ASTM E313 evaluates the sample’s yellowness index (YI) and whiteness index (WI). These indices offer numerical numbers that show how much the material is colored yellow or white. The outcomes can be utilized for quality assurance, color matching, and analysis of color consistency.
Tests Related to E313
When it comes to measuring and evaluating color, ASTM E313 is related to other test procedures and specifications like ASTM D2244 for visually assessing color variations and ASTM E308 for calculating tri-stimulus values from spectro-photometric observations.
Use of E313 in Various Industries
This standard industrial applications for measuring the whiteness and yellowness indices in materials as varied as textiles, paper, plastics, and coatings take appropriate precautions to ensure color consistency and maintain high standards of quality, especially in visually demanding applications like packaging and textiles.
Materials Commonly Tested with ASTM E313
This standard evaluates whiteness or yellowness in plastics, textiles, paper, and coatings-the elements that are very essential for the accuracy of the color in consumer goods, such as the manufacture of textile and packaging of food.
Common Challenges and Troubleshooting in ASTM E313 Testing
The standard testing is exposed to light challenges, errors in miscalibration, and variations in surface texture. This means that to overcome these, there should be proper calibration of instruments, controlled environmental conditions, and uniform preparation of samples.
Safety and Best Practices in ASTM E313 Testing
Testing is essentially safe, but best practices involve calibrated instruments, standard procedures followed, and keeping free contamination of a stable environment to avoid erroneous readings, ensure precision, and maintain operator safety.
Importance of ASTM E313
The standard is important since it presents objective, measurable data regarding the whiteness and yellowness of a material. It ensures the quality of a product in industries that depend much on appearance. This is achieved by establishing a standardized method of color evaluation so that the level of satisfaction among consumers is improved and market standards are maintained.
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