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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 3

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2.1 Materials Characteristics<br />

A knowledge of the characteristics of materials is important to the<br />

thermographer for numerous reasons, but the two most important arc the<br />

need to know how a particular target surface e mits. transmits and refl ects<br />

infrared radiant energy. and the need 10 know how heat flows within a<br />

particular material.<br />

2.2 Surface Properties of Materials<br />

The surface properties of materials include emissivity. reflectivity and<br />

transmissivity.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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